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S23 LFY

2018 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,925 mi
Last recorded38,925 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS23 LFY
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 38,925 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 29,310 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 29,310 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 27,851 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 20,498 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 13,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wearing outer tread

Rear brake pads stating to get low

Pass 2 Mar 2021 12,897 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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S23 LFY is a 2018 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S23 LFY, 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 S23 LFY?

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What year was S23 LFY registered?

S23 LFY is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is S23 LFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S23 LFY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S23 LFY have outstanding finance?

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