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CY18 LXB

2018 Ford S-max

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

42,733 mi
Last recorded42,733 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY18 LXB
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 42,733 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 35,219 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 35,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Bumper end missing

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 30,587 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 30,587 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 23,377 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 17,408 miles

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 17,408 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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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CY18 LXB is a 2018 Ford S-max in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CY18 LXB, 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

How do I check the history of CY18 LXB?

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What year was CY18 LXB registered?

CY18 LXB is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 29 August 2018.

Is CY18 LXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY18 LXB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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