2018 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · MJ68 HFN
2018 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2018. Recorded mileage 45,235 miles. MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,235 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MJ68 HFN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2026
- 45,235 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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MJ68 HFN 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 (MJ68 HFN) between October 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
MJ68 HFN Mileage History
- 06/10/202219,499 mi
- 20/10/202327,058 mi+7,559 mi
- 17/12/202444,401 mi+17,343 mi
- 14/02/202544,601 mi+200 mi
- 14/01/202645,235 mi+634 mi
Average of roughly 7,860 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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