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YM18 DHK

2018 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,382 mi
Last recorded38,382 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM18 DHK
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 38,382 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 31,800 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 3 May 2024 23,707 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2024 23,702 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 16,842 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 16,842 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 14,119 miles

unable to check x2 rearmost seatbelts due to items in vehicle

Fail 6 Apr 2022 14,119 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

unable to check x2 rearmost seatbelts due to items in vehicle

Pass 6 May 2021 12,257 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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YM18 DHK is a 2018 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YM18 DHK, 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 YM18 DHK registered?

YM18 DHK is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 June 2018.

Is YM18 DHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM18 DHK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YM18 DHK have outstanding finance?

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