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PJ18 LBP

2018 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,406 mi
Last recorded56,406 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ18 LBP
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 56,406 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2026 56,406 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 49,610 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2024 41,809 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 41,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235 -55 x17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm minimum (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 29,444 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 27,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 19,311 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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PJ18 LBP is a 2018 Ford S-max in Blue 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 PJ18 LBP, 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 PJ18 LBP registered?

PJ18 LBP is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is PJ18 LBP safe to buy?

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