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VK18 ZXM

2018 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,486 mi
Last recorded64,486 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK18 ZXM
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 64,486 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 53,819 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 53,292 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 46,900 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 36,533 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 32,280 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

trays & covers fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2021 22,867 miles

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides low reqs tracking check (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear seats & belts not fully checked loaded / folded

trays & covers fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2021 22,867 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides low reqs tracking check (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear seats & belts not fully checked loaded / folded

trays & covers fitted

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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VK18 ZXM is a 2018 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VK18 ZXM, 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 VK18 ZXM?

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What year was VK18 ZXM registered?

VK18 ZXM is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 19 June 2018.

Is VK18 ZXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK18 ZXM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VK18 ZXM have outstanding finance?

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