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BX18 VRR

2018 Ford S-max

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,868 mi
Last recorded89,868 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX18 VRR
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 89,868 miles

Coolant level low.

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 76,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 3 seats ()

Fail 25 Mar 2025 76,476 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 3 seats ()

Pass 28 Mar 2024 64,264 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 51,542 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad @ 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 51,542 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad @ 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 42,979 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 36,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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BX18 VRR is a 2018 Ford S-max in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BX18 VRR, 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 BX18 VRR registered?

BX18 VRR is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 6 June 2018.

Is BX18 VRR safe to buy?

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