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YM18 VYA

2018 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,669 mi
Last recorded91,669 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM18 VYA
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 91,669 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 82,066 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 68,814 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt BOTH REAR OUTERS ()

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 68,642 miles

Service brake imbalanced across an axle REAR AXLE BRAKES HAVE 53% INBALANCE (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt BOTH REAR OUTERS ()

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

REAR PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 24 Aug 2022 55,049 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON LIMIT ( ADVISE CHANGING)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 41,446 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 VYA is a 2018 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VYA, 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 YM18 VYA?

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What year was YM18 VYA registered?

YM18 VYA is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 17 August 2018.

Is YM18 VYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM18 VYA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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