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SG68 VPL

2018 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,855 mi
Last recorded86,855 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG68 VPL
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 86,855 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2026 86,855 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 85,594 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 84,085 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2024 84,085 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 81,839 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 81,839 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 May 2022 79,417 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 71,315 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (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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SG68 VPL is a 2018 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SG68 VPL, 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 SG68 VPL registered?

SG68 VPL is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 15 October 2018.

Is SG68 VPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG68 VPL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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