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BV10 ZBU

2010 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,470 mi
Last recorded165,470 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV10 ZBU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 165,470 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 153,041 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 144,534 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 144,534 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 135,132 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 125,305 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 125,305 miles

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

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 112,970 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 101,401 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 101,401 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 88,260 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 75,070 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 75,070 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 60,325 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 47,441 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 35,997 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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BV10 ZBU is a 2010 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV10 ZBU, 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 BV10 ZBU registered?

BV10 ZBU is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 March 2010.

Is BV10 ZBU safe to buy?

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