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BN10 KOW

2010 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

176,072 mi
Last recorded176,072 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN10 KOW
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 176,072 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 May 2026 176,072 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 May 2025 114,907 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 114,907 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 14 May 2024 106,026 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 96,864 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 93,391 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R & O/S/R - N/S/F - O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 93,391 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R & O/S/R - N/S/F - O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 90,641 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 85,516 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 85,516 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 80,850 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 80,850 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 75,589 miles

front brake discs worn/corroded slightly

Pass 15 Jan 2018 70,704 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 65,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

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

centre stop not working

Pass 9 Jan 2016 59,982 miles

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

centre stop not working

Fail 9 Jan 2016 59,982 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

centre stop not working

Pass 17 Jan 2015 53,963 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 53,963 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 31 Dec 2013 48,074 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 48,074 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 43,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BN10 KOW is a 2010 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BN10 KOW, 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 BN10 KOW registered?

BN10 KOW is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 8 March 2010.

Is BN10 KOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN10 KOW shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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