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AJ10 ZHO

2010 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

138,671 mi
Last recorded138,671 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ10 ZHO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 138,671 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 124,729 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 124,724 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 122,582 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 99,156 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 99,156 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 99,604 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 99,064 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 92,995 miles

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

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

diesel injector chuffing/leaking

Pass 15 Jul 2017 80,141 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 80,141 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing cords inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn smooth inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 64,963 miles

Brake pedal anti slip pad worn

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and tread worn unevenly ()

Fail 21 Jul 2016 64,963 miles

Nearside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pedal anti slip pad worn

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and tread worn unevenly ()

Pass 20 Jul 2015 52,122 miles

anti-slip provision worn on outer edge

Fail 16 Jul 2015 51,882 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 34,219 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 8 Apr 2013 21,213 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 21,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 ZHO is a 2010 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ZHO, 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 ZHO is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 14 June 2010.

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