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EX10 CXZ

2010 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,318 mi
Last recorded153,318 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX10 CXZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 153,318 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 153,318 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 147,281 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

N/S/R tyre wearing outer edge of tread

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 147,281 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

N/S/R tyre wearing outer edge of tread

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 141,504 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 141,407 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 135,545 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine cover fitted

fuel pipes obscured by plastic covers

Pass 16 Nov 2021 127,617 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

both rear coil springs corroded

engine cover fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2020 120,432 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2020 120,432 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

backbox exhaust rubber support snapped

engine cover fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2019 114,500 miles

engine cover fitted

fuel pipes obscured by plastic cover front to back

unable to inspect rear most seats or buckles (in stowed position)

Pass 1 Dec 2018 105,930 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 99,053 miles

Front slight deterioration of rear trailing arm bushes

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread below 3mm within central 3/3 of tread (may be lower outside) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread below 3mm within central 3/3 of tread (may be lower outside) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust tail pipe has slight leak at joint with rear silencer (7.1.2)

Rear rear most seats in folded down position

child seat fitted to o/s/r (unable to check seat or belt)

slight corrosion to rear discs

Fail 21 Nov 2017 99,053 miles

Front slight deterioration of rear trailing arm bushes

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread below 3mm within central 3/3 of tread (may be lower outside) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread below 3mm within central 3/3 of tread (may be lower outside) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust tail pipe has slight leak at joint with rear silencer (7.1.2)

Rear rear most seats in folded down position

child seat fitted to o/s/r (unable to check seat or belt)

slight corrosion to rear discs

Pass 10 Dec 2016 93,503 miles

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat, unable to check belt or seat

fuel pipes covered by plastic panel

rear seats in folded down position

slight corrosion to rear discs

under trays & engine covers fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2016 84,945 miles

brakes linings to be checked all round

Pass 3 Mar 2015 68,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2015 68,109 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly warped

Pass 6 Mar 2014 55,949 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

occasional seats down

Pass 9 Mar 2013 44,807 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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EX10 CXZ is a 2010 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EX10 CXZ, 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 EX10 CXZ registered?

EX10 CXZ is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 29 March 2010.

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