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2018 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · EX18 OSM

EX18 OSM

2018 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 08/03/2018. Recorded mileage 71,201 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD S-MAX
Year / Origin
2018 · Chelmsford
MOT Status
Valid until 01/06/2026
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
71,201 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 01/06/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2018
Engine
1997cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle presents a highly stable roadworthiness profile with a clean maintenance trend over the last three years. The most recent test conducted on 2 June 2025 at 71,201 miles resulted in a pass with zero defects, indicating the car is currently in good mechanical condition. This follows a consistent streak of clean passes since early 2022, suggesting that the previous owners proactively addressed any minor issues before they escalated into failures. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,900 miles per annum. Between March 2022 and March 2024, the car covered 21,035 miles, showing a steady usage rate. Since then, it has added 12,823 miles to the June 2025 test. This regular accumulation suggests the vehicle has been used consistently rather than sitting idle, which is generally beneficial for seals, rubber components, and battery-related electrical systems. The only recorded failure in the history occurred on 4 March 2022 at 37,343 miles, but the vehicle was rectified and passed retest just three days later. Since no advisories have been noted in the subsequent three tests, there is no documented evidence of recurring issues with the suspension bushes, brake calipers, or structural corrosion. A buyer should still perform a standard physical inspection of the tyre wear patterns and the underside of the chassis for rust, but the historical data indicates a well-maintained example that has not suffered from chronic mechanical neglect.

EX18 OSM Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2025
  • 71,201 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
58
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
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EX18 OSM Mileage History

  1. 04/03/202237,343 mi
  2. 07/03/202237,343 mi
  3. 31/03/202349,772 mi+12,429 mi
  4. 28/03/202458,378 mi+8,606 mi
  5. 02/06/202571,201 mi+12,823 mi

Average of roughly 10,427 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

EX18 OSM MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 22 May 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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 (EX18 OSM) between March 2022 and June 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 02 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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