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KS12 RKF

2012 Ford S-max

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,367 mi
Last recorded135,367 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS12 RKF
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 135,367 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 135,367 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 128,752 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 128,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 121,094 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 115,086 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 109,537 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 105,379 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 97,581 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 90,962 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both outer, centre row ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement starting to de-bond (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Odd size tyres fitted front to rear.

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 90,962 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both outer, centre row ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement starting to de-bond (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Odd size tyres fitted front to rear.

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 86,068 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 74,491 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n,s,r and o,s,r child seats fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2015 59,390 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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KS12 RKF is a 2012 Ford S-max in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Ford S-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 75,817 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 KS12 RKF, 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 14 years old, this Ford S-max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS12 RKF registered?

KS12 RKF is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is KS12 RKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS12 RKF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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