MOT Status
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158,287 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
sub frames corroded but not seriously weakened ( FRONT & REAR )
suspension arms corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f & o/s/f
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT AND REAR EXHAUST HEAVILY CORRODED (AND HOLED !) (6.1.2 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Service brake excessively fluctuating FRONT AND REAR , DISCS HAVE VERY HEAVY SURFGACE CORROSION TO FRICTION SURFACES (LACK OF USE?) (1.2.1 (e))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
LOWER ENGINE PLASTIC COVERS PRESENT (FACTORY FITTED)
REAR SUBFRAME HAS HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION, WOULD BENEFIT FROM TREATMENT TO PREVENT FURTHER DECAY
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and inner pads getting low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and inner pads getting low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f front and rear wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust corroded
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f front and rear wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both- at the bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))
exhaust heatshield insecure
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both- at the bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))
exhaust heatshield insecure
Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge and uneven
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear shocks weak
Undertrays fitted
Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nsr tyre has small cut in outer wall
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EJ10 NGZ is a 2010 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 EJ10 NGZ, 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 NGZ is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 27 May 2010.
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