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EK10 XMZ

2010 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,373 mi
Last recorded90,373 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK10 XMZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 90,373 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 90,373 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim too low O/S,N/S (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 89,549 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2023 89,545 miles

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

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2022 88,205 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

offside rear light unit damaged but not showing white light

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 12 Sep 2022 88,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

offside rear light unit damaged but not showing white light

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 13 Sep 2021 85,628 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 78,770 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 78,770 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 70,970 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 70,970 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 63,412 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 56,716 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 56,716 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 50,245 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 50,245 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 44,441 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 37,846 miles

High level brake light will need attention

Fail 12 Aug 2013 32,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 32,537 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 XMZ is a 2010 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XMZ, 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 XMZ registered?

EK10 XMZ is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 April 2010.

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