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BD59 NZB

2010 Ford S-max

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

160,210 mi
Last recorded160,210 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 NZB
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 160,210 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Exhaust bracket broken but system is still secure

Fail 24 Nov 2025 160,186 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Exhaust bracket broken but system is still secure

Pass 18 Dec 2024 147,758 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 146,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 134,514 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged but not showing cords

Offside rear tyre close to 1.6mm limit

Pass 7 Nov 2022 120,815 miles

Slight leak on front exhaust section

Fail 28 Sep 2022 119,003 miles

Exhaust system insecure Bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Slight leak on front exhaust section

Pass 26 Oct 2021 107,072 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 107,066 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 94,870 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 78,197 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 62,811 miles

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

eml on

Pass 17 May 2017 55,849 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 55,849 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2016 49,840 miles

COOLANT LEVEL BELOW MIN.

Nearside Front TYRE WORN OUTER EDGE

Nearside Rear CHILD SEAT

Offside Front TYRE WORN OUTER EDGE

Pass 6 May 2015 43,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 35,889 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 35,862 miles

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

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

all brake discs have corrosion (car has been standing)

n/s/f tyre has outer sidewall damage

nearside rear tyre has outer sidewall damage

Fail 31 Oct 2013 35,862 miles

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

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

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

all brake discs have corrosion (car has been standing)

n/s/f tyre has outer sidewall damage

nearside rear tyre has outer sidewall damage

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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BD59 NZB is a 2010 Ford S-max in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BD59 NZB, 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 BD59 NZB registered?

BD59 NZB is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 29 January 2010.

Is BD59 NZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD59 NZB shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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