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NG18 VNM

2018 Ford S-max

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,015 mi
Last recorded61,015 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG18 VNM
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 61,015 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn close to legal limit

child seats fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2024 53,229 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 53,229 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 47,080 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 42,640 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 32,734 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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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NG18 VNM is a 2018 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NG18 VNM, 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 NG18 VNM?

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What year was NG18 VNM registered?

NG18 VNM is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 August 2018.

Is NG18 VNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG18 VNM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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