2018 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · HW18 HMH
2018 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 35,653 miles. MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,653 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HW18 HMH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2026
- 35,653 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
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HW18 HMH MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Ford S-Max (HW18 HMH) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
HW18 HMH Mileage History
- 25/07/202428,101 mi
- 25/07/202428,104 mi+3 mi
- 31/07/202530,701 mi+2,597 mi
- 26/06/202635,551 mi+4,850 mi
- 03/07/202635,653 mi+102 mi
Average of roughly 3,895 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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