2018 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · GX68 JPF
2018 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Dec 2018. Recorded mileage 55,226 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,226 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GX68 JPF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2025
- 55,226 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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GX68 JPF 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 (GX68 JPF) between November 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
GX68 JPF Mileage History
- 01/11/202217,809 mi
- 13/10/202327,318 mi+9,509 mi
- 07/10/202442,311 mi+14,993 mi
- 08/10/202442,311 mi
- 03/10/202555,226 mi+12,915 mi
Average of roughly 12,811 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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