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YR18 TZX

2018 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,427 mi
Last recorded83,427 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR18 TZX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 83,427 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 83,356 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 63,600 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 47,647 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 42,896 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 33,762 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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YR18 TZX is a 2018 Ford S-max in Blue 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 YR18 TZX, 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 YR18 TZX?

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What year was YR18 TZX registered?

YR18 TZX is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is YR18 TZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR18 TZX 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.

Does YR18 TZX have outstanding finance?

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