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YY18 GWV

2018 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,000 mi
Last recorded74,000 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY18 GWV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 24 Jan 2026 74,000 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 64,022 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 53,144 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 44,378 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 36,722 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 26,644 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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YY18 GWV 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 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YY18 GWV, 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 YY18 GWV registered?

YY18 GWV is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 April 2018.

Is YY18 GWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY18 GWV shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YY18 GWV have outstanding finance?

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