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EX10 WLV

2010 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

148,514 mi
Last recorded148,514 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX10 WLV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 148,514 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 148,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 134,354 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 134,214 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 119,248 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under vehicle surface corrosion

Fail 13 Feb 2024 119,244 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Seat belt not functioning as intended rear centre not fastening (7.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2023 106,882 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 97,811 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Dec 2020 90,714 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 90,714 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 85,004 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2018 74,662 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All 3 Seats in Centre Row

Fail 1 Sep 2018 74,662 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All 3 Seats in Centre Row

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 68,986 miles

Both Front Tyres Getting low on Tread. 235/45x18 w

Rear seat Belts not checked. As Child seats fitted.

Fail 8 Sep 2017 68,986 miles

Both Front Tyres Getting low on Tread. 235/45x18 w

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear seat Belts not checked. As Child seats fitted.

Pass 22 Sep 2016 64,329 miles

Drivers seat rocking. However it is secure.

Exhaust is rusty

Front Anti-roll Bar links slight wear.

Offside Front Wiper is worn.

Pass 18 Sep 2015 56,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45x18 w (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 48,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust pipework rusty

o/s/f brake disc corroded on inner face/suspect pads low

Pass 24 Sep 2013 41,984 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn low 1000 miles approx.

rear brake discs have wear.

some play noticed in o/s inner steering rack joint.

tyre size 235/45zr18 94w.

various play in steering collum.

Fail 24 Sep 2013 41,984 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn low 1000 miles approx.

rear brake discs have wear.

some play noticed in o/s inner steering rack joint.

tyre size 235/45zr18 94w.

various play in steering collum.

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 WLV is a 2010 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc 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 EX10 WLV, 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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EX10 WLV is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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