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MF18 OVJ

2018 Ford S-max

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,409 mi
Last recorded61,409 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF18 OVJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 61,409 miles

Centre rear seat belt stalk casing damaged but still functional

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 50,833 miles

Centre rear seat belt stalk casing damaged but still functional

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 50,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55 R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Centre rear seat belt stalk casing damaged but still functional

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 41,399 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

osr tyre on2.00mm andnsf tyre on 2.5mm

Fail 27 Mar 2024 41,398 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

osr tyre on2.00mm andnsf tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 6 Mar 2023 30,760 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 19,763 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 11,244 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 11,244 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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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MF18 OVJ is a 2018 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MF18 OVJ, 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

How do I check the history of MF18 OVJ?

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What year was MF18 OVJ registered?

MF18 OVJ is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 10 March 2018.

Is MF18 OVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF18 OVJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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