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AX18 HBG

2018 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,470 mi
Last recorded82,470 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 82,470 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 71,419 miles

front pads on limit n/s front tyer on limit o/d/fd tyer low and o/s rear low tps light on

Pass 20 Jul 2023 56,596 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 22 Jun 2022 48,435 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 48,435 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 36,639 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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AX18 HBG is a 2018 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AX18 HBG, 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 HBG?

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What year was AX18 HBG registered?

AX18 HBG is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 13 August 2018.

Is AX18 HBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX18 HBG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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