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AK18 BTU

2018 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,770 mi
Last recorded83,770 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK18 BTU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2026 83,770 miles

Nearside Front 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 27 Mar 2025 72,013 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 61,521 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 79,718 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 40,620 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut x2, also 30mm long cut, but no cord felt, tyre tread depth 3mm. not met with failure criteria, but recommended to replace soon. 235/55/R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 33,314 miles

Engine cover / under tray fitted, obscuring some components

Front wipers slightly smear screen

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 1.6mm -only just meets requirements and should be replaced immediately. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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AK18 BTU is a 2018 Ford S-max in Grey 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 AK18 BTU, 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 AK18 BTU registered?

AK18 BTU is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 12 April 2018.

Is AK18 BTU safe to buy?

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