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VE61 XXX

2018 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,454 mi
Last recorded34,454 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 XXX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 34,454 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 28,767 miles

Too clean for emissions.

Pass 15 Mar 2024 23,648 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 23,648 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened adv to replace with pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 16,663 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under tray seems damp with potential oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight perish on tyre and tread is on 1.9mm with edge wear ( advise to replace and carry out GC check ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight perish on tyre and tread is on 1.8mm with edge wear ( advise to replace and carry out GC check ) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 11,301 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 10,578 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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VE61 XXX is a 2018 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel 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 VE61 XXX, 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 VE61 XXX registered?

VE61 XXX is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 12 February 2018.

Is VE61 XXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE61 XXX 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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