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AK18 CHY

2018 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,560 mi
Last recorded69,560 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK18 CHY
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 69,560 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 58,724 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 11 Jun 2024 46,014 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 37,424 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 22 Jun 2023 37,424 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 18 Jun 2022 26,646 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 18,795 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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AK18 CHY is a 2018 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CHY, 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 AK18 CHY registered?

AK18 CHY is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 27 June 2018.

Is AK18 CHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK18 CHY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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