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SJ18 WRV

2018 Ford S-max

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,843 mi
Last recorded32,843 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ18 WRV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 32,843 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 29,060 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 24,556 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2022 20,482 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 16,796 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 16,793 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Feb 2021 13,193 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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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SJ18 WRV is a 2018 Ford S-max in Red with a 1,498cc petrol 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 SJ18 WRV, 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 SJ18 WRV?

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What year was SJ18 WRV registered?

SJ18 WRV is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 13 March 2018.

Is SJ18 WRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ18 WRV 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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