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MH18 JHL

2018 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,442 mi
Last recorded81,442 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH18 JHL
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2025 81,442 miles

Free play in both rear anti roll bar D bushes.

Near side rear tyre has outer side wall damage.

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))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 66,561 miles

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

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

both front tyres getting low

Pass 21 Apr 2023 55,736 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 43,868 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 31,786 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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MH18 JHL is a 2018 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MH18 JHL, 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 MH18 JHL?

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What year was MH18 JHL registered?

MH18 JHL is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 August 2018.

Is MH18 JHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH18 JHL shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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