2018 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · EY18 XNL
2018 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18 May 2018. Recorded mileage 54,469 miles. MOT expired on 19 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,469 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EY18 XNL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/05/2024
- 54,469 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
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EY18 XNL MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Ford S-Max (EY18 XNL) between April 2021 and May 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
EY18 XNL Mileage History
- 20/04/202129,209 mi
- 21/05/202240,029 mi+10,820 mi
- 04/05/202347,373 mi+7,344 mi
- 10/05/202454,469 mi+7,096 mi
Average of roughly 8,268 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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