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RF68 XZO

2018 Ford S-max

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,916 mi
Last recorded78,916 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF68 XZO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 78,916 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 78,914 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2025 66,505 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 54,218 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 46,036 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

tested in wet conditions

Fail 28 Apr 2023 46,036 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted

tested in wet conditions

wipers not fully assessed due to lack of fluid to screen

Pass 14 Dec 2021 25,737 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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RF68 XZO is a 2018 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RF68 XZO, 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

How do I check the history of RF68 XZO?

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What year was RF68 XZO registered?

RF68 XZO is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 22 December 2018.

Is RF68 XZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF68 XZO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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