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DN10 VHT

2010 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

217,556 mi
Last recorded217,556 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN10 VHT
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2025 217,556 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 211,003 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

under side rust

Pass 6 Feb 2023 204,457 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 189,253 miles

Nearside Rear Inner LIGHT UNIT DAMAGED

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

Rear BRAKE PADS STARTING TO WEAR LOW

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 171,350 miles

nearside rear light unit damaged

Fail 7 Oct 2020 171,350 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both rear axle bushes worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

nearside rear light unit damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2019 153,753 miles

front washers on the borderline only just about clearing the screen

oil leak from the engine

parking stickers in front windscreen

Fail 2 Oct 2019 153,753 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Side repeater not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

front washers on the borderline only just about clearing the screen

oil leak from the engine

osf side repeater lense missing

parking stickers in front windscreen

Pass 12 Dec 2018 135,860 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 116,371 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 116,371 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 103,139 miles

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

Offside mirror casing damaged

centre brake light not working

Fail 16 Nov 2016 103,133 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 38% (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Offside mirror casing damaged

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

centre brake light not working

Pass 16 Nov 2015 89,086 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 66,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 44,452 miles

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

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

stickers on headlights and windscreen

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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DN10 VHT is a 2010 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DN10 VHT, 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 DN10 VHT registered?

DN10 VHT is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 14 June 2010.

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