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AJ10 ZHL

2010 Ford S-max

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,891 mi
Last recorded81,891 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ10 ZHL
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 81,891 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 81,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 80,923 miles

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

Front Inner front pads can't be viewed on the inside

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides rear trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 80,923 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Inner front pads can't be viewed on the inside

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides rear trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 75,610 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 75,607 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2021 71,265 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on in side edge

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

Pass 6 Apr 2020 66,577 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front inner disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside rear ()

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 60,160 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 51,163 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 43,692 miles

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

Nearside front tyre damaged on sidewall

Nearside rear light cluster cracked

Fail 24 Sep 2016 43,682 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre damaged on sidewall

Pass 7 May 2015 34,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 30,253 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 22,424 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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AJ10 ZHL is a 2010 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AJ10 ZHL, 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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AJ10 ZHL is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 8 June 2010.

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