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YM18 LVE

2018 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,227 mi
Last recorded108,227 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 108,227 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 108,225 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 105,677 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 93,718 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 93,654 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 77,805 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split and is smearing the screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 77,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split and is smearing the screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 62,972 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 52,032 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 52,032 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light glass missing (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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 LVE is a 2018 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LVE, 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 LVE registered?

YM18 LVE is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 11 July 2018.

Is YM18 LVE safe to buy?

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