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RF18 ZWC

2018 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,703 mi
Last recorded78,703 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF18 ZWC
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 78,703 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 70,799 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 58,707 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 48,042 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 40,895 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 38,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

coolant below minimum

Fail 23 Feb 2022 38,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

coolant below minimum

Pass 20 Apr 2021 27,125 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 27,125 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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RF18 ZWC is a 2018 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RF18 ZWC, 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 RF18 ZWC registered?

RF18 ZWC is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 27 July 2018.

Is RF18 ZWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF18 ZWC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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