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L33 NFW

2018 Ford S-max

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,489 mi
Last recorded95,489 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL33 NFW
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 95,489 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 91,258 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2024 91,209 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 81,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 81,268 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear slight lag in operation on n/s/r service brake

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 63,728 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 63,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 42,594 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 42,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative n/s/r space saver fitted (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 24,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the Ford S-max?

Based on 1,368,227 MOT tests across 101,843 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
8,124
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
101,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,089
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,704
Stop lamp not working 10,335
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 9,141
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 9,079
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L33 NFW is a 2018 Ford S-max in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2018 Ford S-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 41,600 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford S-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,089 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L33 NFW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford S-max typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 8 years old, this Ford S-max is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L33 NFW registered?

L33 NFW is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 June 2018.

Is L33 NFW safe to buy?

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