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YY18 GXW

2018 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,198 mi
Last recorded72,198 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY18 GXW
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 72,198 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2025 64,939 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 64,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 3mm and wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 3mm and wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 May 2024 57,569 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 50,778 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3rd line

Pass 18 May 2022 38,551 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 38,551 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 25,754 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2021 25,754 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (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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YY18 GXW is a 2018 Ford S-max in Black 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 YY18 GXW, 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 YY18 GXW registered?

YY18 GXW is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 14 May 2018.

Is YY18 GXW safe to buy?

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