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YO68 EFU

2018 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,905 mi
Last recorded65,905 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO68 EFU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 65,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 58,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 2.1mm + worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 2.3mm + perishing and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 1.7mm + worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 2.3mm + worn on edges and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 50,565 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 39,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 39,778 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 30,300 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf and nsf (5.2.3 (e))

plastic undertrays fitted

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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YO68 EFU is a 2018 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,995cc 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 YO68 EFU, 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 YO68 EFU registered?

YO68 EFU is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 23 November 2018.

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The MOT history for YO68 EFU 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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