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AU10 PXJ

2010 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,325 mi
Last recorded162,325 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU10 PXJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 162,325 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 162,324 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Nov 2019 150,688 miles

both front shock absorbers leaking slightly

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear axle bushes deteriorated

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2019 150,687 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

both front shock absorbers leaking slightly

exhaust tail pipe missing

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear axle bushes deteriorated

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2018 136,434 miles

exhaust in poor condition

nearside rear tyre perished and worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Nov 2018 136,434 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust in poor condition

nearside rear tyre perished and worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 120,876 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Nov 2016 103,321 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 103,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre on low on pressure and very close to legal limit

offside front tyre on legal limit

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly and close to legal limit in places

Pass 19 Nov 2015 87,260 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 87,259 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 67,586 miles

front brake discs poor condition

front brake pads low

Fail 3 Nov 2014 67,585 miles

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

front brake discs poor condition

front brake pads low

rear tyres close to legal limit and perished

Pass 15 Nov 2013 48,837 miles

front discs worn

front tyres close to legal limit

rear pads low

Pass 3 Dec 2012 28,857 miles

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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AU10 PXJ is a 2010 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AU10 PXJ, 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 AU10 PXJ registered?

AU10 PXJ is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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