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SF68 ZXG

2018 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,877 mi
Last recorded47,877 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF68 ZXG
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 47,877 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2025 42,124 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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Fail 1 May 2025 42,124 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

secured osr undertray

Pass 12 Apr 2024 31,838 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 21,675 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 21,675 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 13,703 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 11,249 miles

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

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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SF68 ZXG is a 2018 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel 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 SF68 ZXG, 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 SF68 ZXG registered?

SF68 ZXG is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 27 December 2018.

Is SF68 ZXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF68 ZXG 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.

Does SF68 ZXG have outstanding finance?

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