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OV68 HRC

2018 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,537 mi
Last recorded67,537 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV68 HRC
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 67,537 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 52,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and slightly worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 40,305 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 40,305 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Inner Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2023 38,911 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 38,911 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 31,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 25,149 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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OV68 HRC is a 2018 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OV68 HRC, 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 OV68 HRC registered?

OV68 HRC is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 19 November 2018.

Is OV68 HRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV68 HRC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OV68 HRC have outstanding finance?

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