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SD05 COX

2018 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,888 mi
Last recorded53,888 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 COX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 53,888 miles

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

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

Offside Coolant leak

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 53,888 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Coolant leak

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 40,639 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm & smooth on inner edge (STRONG ADVISE) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & smooth on inner edge (STRONG ADVISE) (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 30,055 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 18,136 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 5,253 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 4,837 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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SD05 COX is a 2018 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,995cc 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 SD05 COX, 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

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What year was SD05 COX registered?

SD05 COX is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 21 December 2018.

Is SD05 COX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD05 COX 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.

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