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BFZ 9282

2010 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,536 mi
Last recorded126,536 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFZ 9282
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 126,536 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts on 2mm - nsf outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Strut top mount rough when rotated

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens on mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 126,535 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Lens on mirror (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working On mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner clip broken (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts on 2mm - nsf outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Strut top mount rough when rotated

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 121,536 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt OSR and centre seat ()

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Trailing arm front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 121,532 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Child seat fitted to all centre seats(3) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 116,323 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Rear seats fitted with child seats (4) ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 116,320 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe and exhaust centre mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Rear seats fitted with child seats (4) ()

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 103,416 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2019 90,830 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 90,830 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 84,300 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated. splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant topped up prior to the test. observed a minor leak from inside undertrays

Pass 27 Jun 2017 72,605 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 59,717 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge, due to abnormal tyre wear / feathering (4.1.E.1)

Offside row 2 seatbelt buckle is obviously faulty. release button needs pressed to allow it to latch

assembled row 3 seats for inspection, prior to the test

Pass 1 Jul 2015 46,526 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake pads well worn to aprox 4 or 5mm

offside front mcpherson strut top bearing slightly notchey

pipe at rear exhaust silencer is corroded and perforated

row 2 offside seatbelt buckle will not latch unless release button is depressed. buckle is obviousley faulty

row 3 seats assembled and tested during test

wipers slightly streaky

Fail 1 Jul 2015 46,526 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake pads well worn to aprox 4 or 5mm

offside front mcpherson strut top bearing slightly notchey

pipe at rear exhaust silencer is corroded and perforated

row 2 offside seatbelt buckle will not latch unless release button is depressed. buckle is obviousley faulty

row 3 seats assembled and tested during test

wipers slightly streaky

Pass 2 Jul 2014 35,464 miles

front brake pads aprox half worn

Fail 1 Jul 2014 35,461 miles

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

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

abnormal wear on nearside rear

front brake pads aprox half worn

rear inner brake pads apear low. i recomend wheels off inspection

primary brake fluid resovoir empty of fluid. fluid level is above minnimum level on lower resovoir

Pass 2 Jul 2013 22,857 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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BFZ 9282 is a 2010 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BFZ 9282, 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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BFZ 9282 is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 7 July 2010.

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