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VU18 TYV

2018 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,326 mi
Last recorded56,326 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU18 TYV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 56,326 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 56,326 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 49,878 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jan 2024 43,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner and outer treads / only legal on centre three quarters (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner and outer treads / only legal on centre three quarters (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on inner tread ()

Fail 18 Jan 2024 43,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner and outer treads / only legal on centre three quarters (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner and outer treads / only legal on centre three quarters (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on inner tread ()

Pass 10 Jan 2023 34,562 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 25,545 miles

protective under body shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 20 Jan 2021 18,320 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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VU18 TYV is a 2018 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VU18 TYV, 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 VU18 TYV?

You can check the full history of VU18 TYV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VU18 TYV registered?

VU18 TYV is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 6 March 2018.

Is VU18 TYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU18 TYV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU18 TYV have outstanding finance?

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