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OY68 VMO

2018 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,563 mi
Last recorded83,563 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY68 VMO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 83,563 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Offside and Nearside Rears. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Offside and Nearside Rears on Inner and Outer Edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 83,560 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Offside and Nearside Rears. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Offside and Nearside Rears on Inner and Outer Edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 73,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Word on Inner Edge.

Offside Front Offside Front Tyre Worn on Inner Edge.

Pass 25 Jun 2024 64,219 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 57,150 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 50,187 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 36,684 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 36,684 miles

Offside Front fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside 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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OY68 VMO is a 2018 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc 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 OY68 VMO, 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 OY68 VMO registered?

OY68 VMO is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 27 September 2018.

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