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EJ10 HCE

2010 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

171,863 mi
Last recorded171,863 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ10 HCE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 171,863 miles

Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam Both rear (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Middle centre ()

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Handbrake lever has travel

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear suspension arms, coil spring corroded and has undersealed applied (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Lens has been taped (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 171,863 miles

Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam Both rear (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Middle centre ()

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Handbrake lever has travel

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear suspension arms, coil spring corroded and has undersealed applied (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Lens has been taped (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 161,140 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 161,140 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 153,850 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 145,737 miles

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 138,642 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 132,264 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 123,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 115,092 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre slightly uneven tread wear ()

Fail 8 Jun 2017 115,092 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre slightly uneven tread wear ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 97,997 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 79,670 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 79,670 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 23 May 2014 62,108 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)

Fail 23 May 2014 62,108 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 3 Jun 2013 43,848 miles

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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EJ10 HCE is a 2010 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EJ10 HCE, 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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EJ10 HCE is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 13 May 2010.

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