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VN18 OPE

2018 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,768 mi
Last recorded56,768 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN18 OPE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 56,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (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 x2 ()

Pass 24 Jul 2024 46,772 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 41,955 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

trays & covers fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2023 41,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

TPMS LIGHT ON

trays & covers fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2023 34,839 miles

trays & covers fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2022 27,493 miles

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

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

trays & covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2021 20,133 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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VN18 OPE is a 2018 Ford S-max in Silver 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 VN18 OPE, 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

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What year was VN18 OPE registered?

VN18 OPE is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 25 May 2018.

Is VN18 OPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN18 OPE 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.

Does VN18 OPE have outstanding finance?

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