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CA10 KAX

2010 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,067 mi
Last recorded138,067 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA10 KAX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 138,067 miles

High level brake light inoperative

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 138,067 miles

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

High level brake light inoperative

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 121,977 miles

High level brake lamp inoperative.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 121,977 miles

High level brake lamp inoperative.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 105,865 miles

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged

Rear high level brake light inoperative

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

Slight damage to Nearside rear light unit

Fail 21 Jul 2020 105,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged

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

Rear high level brake light inoperative

Slight damage to Nearside rear light unit

Pass 29 Jul 2019 99,967 miles

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

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

Nearside rear light unit damaged

Pass 17 Jul 2018 88,832 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated

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

Rear shock absorber worn

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 88,832 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated

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

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

Rear shock absorber worn

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 78,929 miles

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

Rear shock absorbers worn

Fail 2 Aug 2017 78,927 miles

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 50,104 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Offside rear tyre 3-4mm of tread approx worn on outer edge

Fail 5 Aug 2015 50,102 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 34,135 miles

Nearside rear lamp unit damaged

Pass 20 May 2013 19,314 miles

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

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

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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CA10 KAX is a 2010 Ford S-max in Black 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 CA10 KAX, 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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CA10 KAX is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 19 August 2010.

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