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A971 PRO

2010 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

40,423 mi
Last recorded40,423 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA971 PRO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 40,423 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 39,609 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 38,282 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 36,666 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 35,364 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 31,581 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 26,411 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 25,150 miles

Rear unable to check tear seat belts due to configuration

Pass 18 Dec 2017 24,199 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 22,889 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 21,599 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 18,645 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 18,631 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 15,950 miles

unable to check rear seats and belts due to seating configuration

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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A971 PRO is a 2010 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2010 Ford S-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 83,408 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 A971 PRO, 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 16 years old, this Ford S-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A971 PRO registered?

A971 PRO is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 December 2010.

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