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A5 EMJ

2018 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,391 mi
Last recorded52,391 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 EMJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 52,391 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes slightly worn

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre stepping on inner tread

Offside Rear Tyre cracked on tread

Pass 22 Apr 2025 41,453 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre stepping inner tread

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 29,918 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm tread/stepping (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 29,918 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread on limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm tread/stepping (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 May 2023 21,255 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 19,239 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 19,239 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2021 14,497 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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A5 EMJ is a 2018 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A5 EMJ, 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 A5 EMJ?

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What year was A5 EMJ registered?

A5 EMJ is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 7 September 2018.

Is A5 EMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 EMJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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