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MX18 VFP

2018 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,351 mi
Last recorded85,351 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX18 VFP
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 85,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished throughout tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished throughout tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 76,439 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2025 76,432 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing secondary belt buckle missing not allowing full inspection (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge close to cords and perishing throughout tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 66,874 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 64,864 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 56,005 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 43,864 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 41,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Feb 2021 41,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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MX18 VFP is a 2018 Ford S-max in Blue 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 MX18 VFP, 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 MX18 VFP?

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What year was MX18 VFP registered?

MX18 VFP is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 15 March 2018.

Is MX18 VFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX18 VFP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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