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C5 FWC

2018 Ford S-max

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,529 mi
Last recorded53,529 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 FWC
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 53,529 miles

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

Shields

Pass 10 Mar 2025 46,175 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near limit and badly wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaking over gaiters (8.4.1 (a) (i))

check pads for wear

oil level on minimum

shields

Fail 10 Mar 2025 46,175 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near limit and badly wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaking over gaiters (8.4.1 (a) (i))

check pads for wear

oil level on minimum

shields

Pass 19 Mar 2024 35,084 miles

shields fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2022 20,868 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2021 15,485 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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C5 FWC is a 2018 Ford S-max in White with a 1,995cc 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 C5 FWC, 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 C5 FWC registered?

C5 FWC is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 19 October 2018.

Is C5 FWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 FWC 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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