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2018 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · PN18 LXC

PN18 LXC

2018 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 75,605 miles. MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027.

Make & Model
FORD S-MAX
Year / Origin
2018 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 31 Jul 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
75,605 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
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MOT Status
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Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2018
Engine
1997cc
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PN18 LXC Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
  • 75,605 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)

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PN18 LXC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Sept 2026, 15:23
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Ford S-Max (PN18 LXC) between July 2024 and July 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 31 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: Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working In bumper (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.

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PN18 LXC Mileage History

  1. 12/07/202452,127 mi
  2. 04/07/202564,464 mi+12,337 mi
  3. 11/07/202564,742 mi+278 mi
  4. 21/07/202675,599 mi+10,857 mi
  5. 31/07/202675,605 mi+6 mi

Average of roughly 11,446 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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2018 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
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/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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