2018 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · MV68 WVU
2018 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 56,036 miles. MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,036 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MV68 WVU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
- 56,036 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MV68 WVU 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 (MV68 WVU) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
MV68 WVU Mileage History
- 09/03/202321,559 mi
- 04/03/202434,759 mi+13,200 mi
- 08/03/202545,477 mi+10,718 mi
- 04/03/202656,035 mi+10,558 mi
- 04/03/202656,036 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 11,542 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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