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BK18 WVF

2018 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,394 mi
Last recorded68,394 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK18 WVF
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 68,394 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges. 235/55r17

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 51/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to test emissions emits too low.

Fail 18 Mar 2026 68,393 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges. 235/55r17

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 51/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to test emissions emits too low.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Mar 2025 59,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/55r17 Dot 51/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 51/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 47,943 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm 235/55r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside and offside front. Aero blades (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 38,722 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 38,719 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 38,719 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 29,361 miles

nearside rear tyre has a nail in the outer edge of the tyre 235/55/R17

Pass 20 Nov 2020 24,704 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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BK18 WVF is a 2018 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BK18 WVF, 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 BK18 WVF registered?

BK18 WVF is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 23 March 2018.

Is BK18 WVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK18 WVF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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