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RA18 FPU

2018 Ford S-max

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,316 mi
Last recorded85,316 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA18 FPU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 85,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2026 85,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 69,220 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 69,220 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 54,715 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 42,464 miles

Front Wipers slightly poor but adequately clear the screen

Pass 29 Jul 2022 35,215 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 27,108 miles

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

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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RA18 FPU is a 2018 Ford S-max in White 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 RA18 FPU, 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 RA18 FPU registered?

RA18 FPU is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 17 August 2018.

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