MOT Status
ValidMileage
159,111 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear 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))
Suspension components corroded
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear 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))
Suspension components corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
engine bay covers fitted
under trays fitted
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
engine bay covers fitted
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front fog light not working
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
child lock active on both rear doors
under trays fitted
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front fog light not working
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
child lock active on both rear doors
under trays fitted
Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Dipstick tube slightly insecure
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering fluid just above minimum
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear exhaust brackets corroded but still in working condition
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Indicator light more white than orange (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Dipstick tube slightly insecure
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering fluid just above minimum
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear exhaust brackets corroded but still in working condition
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2nd row middle seat
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
dipstick tube insecure
rear exhaust mounting brackets heavily corroded
rear child seats fitted
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low and heavy worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
rear child seats fitted
rear child seats fitted
rear pads getting low 3mm
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
suggest tracking check
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s front side light lens cracked tape over
suggest tracking fronts worn uneven
front discs corroded inner face
suggest tracking fronts worn uneven
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EX10 XAC is a 2010 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 XAC, 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 XAC registered?
EX10 XAC is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 March 2010.
Is EX10 XAC safe to buy?
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