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KR18 EXK

2018 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,959 mi
Last recorded84,959 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR18 EXK
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 84,959 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 73,437 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 60,795 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin replace [ASAP] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 60,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45X19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45X19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn inner edge 245/45X19

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre slightly worn inner edge 245/45X19

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin replace [ASAP] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 45,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 45,084 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 37,492 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 29,076 miles

How Reliable is the Ford S-max?

Based on 1,368,227 MOT tests across 101,843 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
8,124
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
101,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,089
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,704
Stop lamp not working 10,335
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 9,141
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 9,079
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KR18 EXK is a 2018 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Ford S-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 41,600 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford S-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,089 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KR18 EXK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford S-max typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 8 years old, this Ford S-max is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KR18 EXK registered?

KR18 EXK is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is KR18 EXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR18 EXK shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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