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AF18 AUY

2018 Ford S-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,388 mi
Last recorded73,388 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF18 AUY
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 73,388 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 73,351 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2025 60,396 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 50,781 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 47,453 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 41,057 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 41,056 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

very rear seats not in use at time of test

Pass 18 Feb 2021 33,149 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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AF18 AUY is a 2018 Ford S-max in Red 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 AF18 AUY, 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.

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What year was AF18 AUY registered?

AF18 AUY is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is AF18 AUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF18 AUY 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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