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EF10 YVZ

2010 Ford S-max

Black Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,059 mi
Last recorded126,059 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF10 YVZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 126,059 miles

engine covers fitted

under components corroded

under trays fitted

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 122,572 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 122,572 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 118,216 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 26 Oct 2021 110,328 miles

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

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

engine oil level low

Fail 25 Oct 2021 110,286 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine oil level low

Pass 3 Aug 2020 101,409 miles

Engine cover & under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 101,282 miles

Exhaust system insecure x2 brackets broke (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine cover & under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (4mm) & cracking/perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (4mm) & cracking/perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 94,234 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2019 94,233 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m,badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6m legal limit,badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2018 83,738 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

nearside rear door does not open from the inside

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2017 76,697 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Offside Rear Door cannot be opened from inside of the vehicle

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

Undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Jul 2016 67,312 miles

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

boot seats not fitted time of test

nearside rear door does not open from the inside

nearside rear tyre perishing on outer wall

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2015 58,229 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot seats not fitted time of test

nearside rear door does not open from the inside

Pass 30 Jun 2014 45,806 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 37,822 miles

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

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

rear tyres perished on walls

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 YVZ is a 2010 Ford S-max in Black with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YVZ, 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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EF10 YVZ is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 5 July 2010.

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