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EF10 AKU

2010 Ford S-max

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,614 mi
Last recorded124,614 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF10 AKU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 124,614 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2026 124,614 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 122,819 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 122,819 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 120,474 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 120,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 117,260 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 117,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 113,283 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes perishing

Corrosion to exhaust and coil springs

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts wearing low 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 110,252 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 106,446 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 101,123 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 101,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 95,257 miles

both front brake discs lip

Pass 7 Oct 2016 89,430 miles

Rear Tyres worn inner edges

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 77,066 miles

front pads worn low

Pass 27 Nov 2014 60,997 miles

os mirror damaged

Fail 27 Nov 2014 60,997 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

os mirror damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2014 53,003 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 53,003 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 36,296 miles

os mirror damaged

rear pads low

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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EF10 AKU is a 2010 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EF10 AKU, 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 EF10 AKU registered?

EF10 AKU is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 4 June 2010.

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