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CU18 PRV

2018 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,231 mi
Last recorded45,231 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU18 PRV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 45,231 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 41,002 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 41,002 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 39,899 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 36,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside/outside edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 29,744 miles

Offside Front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Outer sill covers fitted

engine cover fitted

engine undertray fitted

underside covers fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2022 29,744 miles

Outer sill covers fitted

engine cover fitted

engine undertray fitted

underside covers fitted

Offside Front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 23,881 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 23,881 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front, wipers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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CU18 PRV is a 2018 Ford S-max in Blue 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 CU18 PRV, 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 CU18 PRV registered?

CU18 PRV is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 20 March 2018.

Is CU18 PRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU18 PRV 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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