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LJ18 PPZ

2018 Ford S-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,962 mi
Last recorded47,962 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ18 PPZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 47,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 44,196 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 38,929 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 36,713 miles

Covers fitted masking testable items

Pass 3 Jan 2023 29,255 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 29,255 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 18,178 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 9,013 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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LJ18 PPZ is a 2018 Ford S-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LJ18 PPZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ18 PPZ registered?

LJ18 PPZ is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 9 March 2018.

Is LJ18 PPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ18 PPZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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