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YK18 GAX

2018 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,044 mi
Last recorded37,044 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK18 GAX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 37,044 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 31,807 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 31,807 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre close to bald on outer edge.

Nearside Rear tyre close to bald on inner edge.

Offside Front tyre very close to bald on inner edge.

Pass 11 May 2022 27,386 miles

Front brake pads worn low.

Rear brake pads worn low.

Pass 7 May 2021 21,773 miles

Front brake pads worn low.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear brake pads worn low and discs corroded.

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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YK18 GAX is a 2018 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YK18 GAX, 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 YK18 GAX?

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What year was YK18 GAX registered?

YK18 GAX is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is YK18 GAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK18 GAX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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