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BU18 VUH

2018 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

56,290 mi
Last recorded56,290 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 VUH
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 56,290 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2025 56,243 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 53,215 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all three seats ()

Pass 15 Dec 2023 49,034 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

Fail 15 Dec 2023 49,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/55 17 103y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

Pass 13 Dec 2022 40,620 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt multiple seats ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 40,620 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt multiple seats ()

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 32,635 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 32,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2021 26,980 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF + OSF 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 26,980 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF + OSF 3mm (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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BU18 VUH is a 2018 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BU18 VUH, 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 BU18 VUH registered?

BU18 VUH is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is BU18 VUH safe to buy?

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