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MT18 XHU

2018 Ford S-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,740 mi
Last recorded70,740 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT18 XHU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 70,740 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2026 68,946 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 63,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2024 57,534 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear folded down

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2024 57,533 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear folded down

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 46,054 miles

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

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

Tpms light on

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2022 35,819 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 23,570 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 23,570 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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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MT18 XHU is a 2018 Ford S-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MT18 XHU, 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 MT18 XHU registered?

MT18 XHU is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is MT18 XHU safe to buy?

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