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SU51 LAL

2018 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,501 mi
Last recorded22,501 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU51 LAL
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 22,501 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 18,295 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 14,939 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 14,939 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 11,736 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seats ()

Pass 7 Jul 2021 5,635 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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SU51 LAL is a 2018 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SU51 LAL, 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 SU51 LAL?

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What year was SU51 LAL registered?

SU51 LAL is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 July 2018.

Is SU51 LAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SU51 LAL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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