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AX18 FSA

2018 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,153 mi
Last recorded40,153 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX18 FSA
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 40,153 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 37,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 33,511 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 27,490 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 22,038 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2021 17,028 miles

Nearside Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle row seats ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall 2x deep cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

unable to check rear seat belts due to disabled equipment

Fail 25 May 2021 17,028 miles

Nearside Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle row seats ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall 2x deep cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

unable to check rear seat belts due to disabled equipment

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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AX18 FSA is a 2018 Ford S-max in Blue 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 AX18 FSA, 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 AX18 FSA?

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What year was AX18 FSA registered?

AX18 FSA is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 July 2018.

Is AX18 FSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX18 FSA 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.

Does AX18 FSA have outstanding finance?

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