2018 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · YO68 SDU
2018 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Dec 2018. Recorded mileage 53,864 miles. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,864 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YO68 SDU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2025
- 53,864 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (4 mentions)
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YO68 SDU 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 (YO68 SDU) between July 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
YO68 SDU Mileage History
- 26/07/202237,037 mi
- 21/06/202342,622 mi+5,585 mi
- 19/06/202448,084 mi+5,462 mi
- 30/09/202448,086 mi+2 mi
- 23/09/202553,864 mi+5,778 mi
Average of roughly 5,320 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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