MOT Status
ValidMileage
69,684 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Electronic parking brake control inoperative Switch (1.1.6 (d))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
All four tyres getting close to wear markers and starting to perish 235/55/17
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front and rear brake pads over half worn
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))
All four tyres getting close to wear markers and starting to perish 235/55/17
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front and rear brake pads over half worn
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VA18 HHY is a 2018 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 VA18 HHY, 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.
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What year was VA18 HHY registered?
VA18 HHY is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 13 July 2018.
Is VA18 HHY safe to buy?
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