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EF10 VBM

2010 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

126,537 mi
Last recorded126,537 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF10 VBM
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 126,537 miles

General Corrosion Underside of Vehicle & Suspension Components

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 121,117 miles

Front Exhaust System Corroding

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, Edges Devoid of Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of Engine Oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both, 10+ Years Old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen Washers Partially Blocked

Pass 18 Jun 2024 116,291 miles

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 15 Jun 2023 111,035 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 101,683 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner edge and tread low - recommend replacing soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn - recommend replacing front discs soon (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front outer brake pad getting low - recommend replacing front brake discs and pads soon

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin replace rear brake pads soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner edge and tread low - recommend replacing soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 92,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread getting low and slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread getting low and worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 86,513 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 86,513 miles

Exhaust system insecure both rear exhaust metal hangers broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 78,500 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 66,875 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 56,080 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 46,706 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 38,711 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 38,690 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 27,751 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)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 19,919 miles

Front discs pitted on inner face

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 VBM 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 87.5%.

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 VBM, 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 VBM registered?

EF10 VBM is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 June 2010.

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