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EF10 VBK

2010 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

179,360 mi
Last recorded179,360 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF10 VBK
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 179,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges, underinflated (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust weak, slight blow at y section on rear boxes

Rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2024 173,428 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt temporary repair (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 21 Aug 2023 166,754 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 164,676 miles

Slight corrosion to inner front brake discs.

Pass 14 Jul 2022 159,713 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 157,063 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 152,800 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 148,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 144,712 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 138,696 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 137,140 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 135,626 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 123,295 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 98,279 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wipers smearing front windscreen

Pass 16 Jun 2014 98,279 miles

wipers smearing front windscreen

Pass 3 Jul 2013 72,170 miles

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

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)

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

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 VBK is a 2010 Ford S-max in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 EF10 VBK, 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 VBK registered?

EF10 VBK is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 18 June 2010.

Is EF10 VBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF10 VBK shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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