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OV18 HMJ

2018 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,119 mi
Last recorded86,119 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV18 HMJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 86,119 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside + Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Third row seatbelts not tested / folded + load

Pass 22 Nov 2024 77,389 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 66,554 miles

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

Under-trays/Engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 30 Nov 2022 56,645 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 47,113 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 47,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 36,761 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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OV18 HMJ is a 2018 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 OV18 HMJ, 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.

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What year was OV18 HMJ registered?

OV18 HMJ is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 12 April 2018.

Is OV18 HMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV18 HMJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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