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EK10 HEU

2010 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

152,002 mi
Last recorded152,002 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK10 HEU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 152,002 miles

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

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 11 Sep 2024 139,304 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking also worn on the inside edge

Rear brake pads are worn

Pass 26 Aug 2023 129,453 miles

Nearside mirror casing damaged

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2023 129,453 miles

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

Nearside mirror casing damaged

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2022 122,165 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 115,299 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 109,502 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 109,501 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 101,471 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2018 95,022 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side front door handle damaged

off side front wing damaged

Fail 26 Feb 2018 95,021 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid check wiper after repair (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid check wiper after repair (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side front door handle damaged

off side front wing damaged

rear silencer fouling on axle

Pass 28 Feb 2017 82,454 miles

near side rear tyre perished and worn on inner edge

off side front tyre on 0mm on inner edge

Fail 28 Feb 2017 82,454 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

high level stop lamp inop

near side rear tyre perished and worn on inner edge

off side front tyre on 0mm on inner edge

Pass 29 Feb 2016 69,720 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 69,718 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 54,417 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 54,417 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 41,328 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 32,066 miles

rear pads are 50 percent worn

Fail 26 Feb 2013 32,052 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear pads are 50 percent worn

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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EK10 HEU is a 2010 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EK10 HEU, 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 EK10 HEU registered?

EK10 HEU is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 March 2010.

Is EK10 HEU safe to buy?

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