2018 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · YO68 AXB

The 2018 Ford S-Max presents a currently roadworthy status, with the most recent DVSA test on 19 December 2025 at 156,655 miles returning a pass and no defects recorded. Maintenance trend across the available history reads stable, showing no advisories or mechanical faults across successive annual examinations. The December 2025 result confirms the vehicle entered mid-2026 with a clean certificate, roughly seven months before today’s date. Mileage accumulation reflects heavy use for an eight-year-old vehicle. From the 9 December 2022 test at 101,141 miles to the 7 December 2024 test at 141,453 miles, the owner covered about 40,000 miles in two years, averaging near 20,000 miles annually. The record then shows 15,202 miles added by December 2025. A single anomaly appears on 9 December 2022, where the tester logged a fail and a pass on the same day at identical mileage, both with no defects noted; this suggests either a procedural re-check or immediate clearance rather than sustained neglect. Sparse but clean entries indicate previous keepers maintained basic test compliance, though the high total distance implies consistent motorway or fleet-style operation. Despite the absence of flagged faults, a buyer should physically inspect wear-prone components that MOT snapshots may not reveal between tests. At 156,655 miles, suspension bushes, front coil springs, and rear trailing arm mounts will likely exhibit fatigue not yet at failure threshold. Brake discs and calipers should be measured for wear and binding, particularly given the repeated high-speed mileage. Examine subframe and sills for corrosion, as structural integrity can degrade unseen on a high-mileage people carrier. Tyres and wiper blades remain minor consumables; their omission from advisories suggests adequate tread and visibility at test dates, but verify current condition. The clean record implies previous owners addressed statutory requirements promptly, yet the dense mileage demands a thorough independent inspection of drivetrain mounts and exhaust emissions components before purchase.