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EX10 EMV

2010 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,737 mi
Last recorded139,737 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 139,737 miles

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning TAIL GATE (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 133,885 miles

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

general corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2023 128,481 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 128,481 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 120,612 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2017 75,168 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 65,719 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 65,719 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 59,039 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 49,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear seatbelts not tested

Pass 13 Feb 2014 44,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2014 44,145 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 36,280 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear occasional seats in downward position so seat belts not fully inspected

Pass 1 Mar 2013 36,280 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear occasional seats in downward position so seat belts not fully inspected

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 EMV is a 2010 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX10 EMV registered?

EX10 EMV is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 4 March 2010.

Is EX10 EMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX10 EMV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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