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VX68 LAE

2018 Ford S-max

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,427 mi
Last recorded46,427 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
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

RegistrationVX68 LAE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 25 Feb 2026 46,427 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 37,011 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 29,781 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 21,586 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 13,394 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 12,609 miles

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

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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VX68 LAE is a 2018 Ford S-max in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VX68 LAE, 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 VX68 LAE registered?

VX68 LAE is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 20 November 2018.

Is VX68 LAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX68 LAE shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VX68 LAE have outstanding finance?

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