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LK18 RBZ

2018 Ford S-max

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,241 mi
Last recorded56,241 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK18 RBZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 56,241 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 56,239 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

TPMS Light on orange

Pass 25 Feb 2025 51,832 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 45,743 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6 on outter tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 39,359 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 38,972 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 32,850 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 23,281 miles

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

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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LK18 RBZ is a 2018 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol 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 LK18 RBZ, 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 LK18 RBZ registered?

LK18 RBZ is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 6 March 2018.

Is LK18 RBZ safe to buy?

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