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YK68 TLU

2018 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,636 mi
Last recorded73,636 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK68 TLU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 73,636 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 72,912 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 72,912 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 59,047 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack/damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer case damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads look 90% worn ? (with the wheels still on the vehicle ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 43,747 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 24,351 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 24,351 miles

Offside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative o/s rear sensor showing wrong pressure (tpms light on ) (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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YK68 TLU is a 2018 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YK68 TLU, 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.

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What year was YK68 TLU registered?

YK68 TLU is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 December 2018.

Is YK68 TLU safe to buy?

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