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L74 MGM

2018 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,859 mi
Last recorded68,859 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL74 MGM
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 68,859 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 68,861 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested nearside rear brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear wheel bearing not tested due to binding brake

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

Pass 8 May 2025 61,264 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 55,958 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2023 47,219 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 38,335 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 27,569 miles

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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L74 MGM is a 2018 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L74 MGM, 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 L74 MGM registered?

L74 MGM is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 23 May 2018.

Is L74 MGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L74 MGM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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