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LB12 KMK

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,312 mi
Last recorded97,312 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 KMK
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 97,312 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 87,426 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 81,570 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 77,108 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 73,023 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2022 73,023 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2021 69,306 miles

n/s/r tyre perished on outer edge

rear brake pads 75% worn

Fail 24 Apr 2021 69,305 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished on outer edge

Pass 8 Apr 2020 66,412 miles

front tyres worn to excess

Pass 15 Apr 2019 62,699 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2018 57,965 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2018 57,965 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 43,078 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 43,078 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 28,774 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 20,940 miles

offside rear tyre has a screw in the outer edge

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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LB12 KMK is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 LB12 KMK, 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.

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What year was LB12 KMK registered?

LB12 KMK is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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