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RJ18 JOV

2018 Ford S-max

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,309 mi
Last recorded24,309 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ18 JOV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 24,309 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2026 24,309 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 235/45/19- 245/45/19 (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 235/45/19 (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 21,784 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 18,504 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 14,966 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 12,175 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 12,175 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 9,186 miles

Rear third row folded unable to inspect seat belts

undertray fitted

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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RJ18 JOV is a 2018 Ford S-max in Red with a 1,999cc petrol 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 RJ18 JOV, 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 RJ18 JOV registered?

RJ18 JOV is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 June 2018.

Is RJ18 JOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ18 JOV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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