2018 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · DB15 SJB
2018 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2018. Recorded mileage 54,897 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,897 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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DB15 SJB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/01/2026
- 54,897 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
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DB15 SJB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Ford S-Max (DB15 SJB) between January 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 12 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
DB15 SJB Mileage History
- 18/01/202226,188 mi
- 17/01/202334,023 mi+7,835 mi
- 17/01/202441,057 mi+7,034 mi
- 10/01/202548,685 mi+7,628 mi
- 15/01/202654,897 mi+6,212 mi
Average of roughly 7,191 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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