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AD10 DXU

2010 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

172,983 mi
Last recorded172,983 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD10 DXU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 172,983 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2025 159,748 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 144,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2024 144,067 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users INJECTOR (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended BUCKLE INOP (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2023 136,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 11 May 2022 126,351 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower rear engine mount (bush cracking and splitting) (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Damage to quarter panel

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced including some suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 126,349 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower rear engine mount (bush cracking and splitting) (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Damage to quarter panel

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced including some suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 114,940 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 103,085 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 103,085 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 85,757 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Jan 2019 85,757 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 71,769 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 71,757 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release stalk defective (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

general wear and score marks on both front brake discs

Pass 16 Jun 2017 66,837 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 57,578 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 48,635 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 39,898 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 29,800 miles

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

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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AD10 DXU is a 2010 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AD10 DXU, 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 AD10 DXU registered?

AD10 DXU is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 21 June 2010.

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