CarVerify

Free Car Check

FL10 BWC

2010 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

149,616 mi
Last recorded149,616 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL10 BWC
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2023 149,616 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Inner tie rod has excessive plat & can be seen due to rack gaiter being insecure. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Play in rack can also be seen due to steering rack gaiter being insecure. (2.3 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (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))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Centre row (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield is insecure

Pass 10 Aug 2022 138,213 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 138,213 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 126,433 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged damaged & loose ()

Offside Front window not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

bodywork damage(n/s/r door & sill + others)

exhaust knocking on underside of vehicle

Fail 20 Aug 2021 126,423 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged damaged & loose ()

Offside Front window not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

bodywork damage(n/s/r door & sill + others)

exhaust knocking on underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Aug 2020 115,966 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose ()

Nearside rear door & sill damaged

Offside Front window not working

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2020 115,963 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror(mirror loose) (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose ()

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

Nearside rear door & sill damaged

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

Offside Front window not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (on limits) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 105,212 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose & cover missing ()

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

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

Nearside Rear door & sill damaged

Offside Front window not working

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 105,201 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm outer bush/ball joint on hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose & cover missing ()

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

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

Nearside Rear door & sill damaged

Offside Front window not working

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 93,688 miles

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

Offside Front window not working

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front/main bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 93,688 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front window not working

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front/main bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 80,916 miles

Front exhaust flexi poor condition

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Nearside washer jet has a nozzle blocked/not working

Offside Rear tyre tread worn to the wear bars

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

Rear coil springs corroded

drivers window inoperative

Fail 21 Aug 2017 80,916 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing mirror (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Side repeater does not face the side (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing mirror (6.1.C.1)

Offside Side repeater does not face the side (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Nearside washer jet has a nozzle blocked/not working

Offside Rear tyre tread worn to the wear bars

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

Rear coil springs corroded

drivers window inoperative

Pass 5 Aug 2016 70,363 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens missing/taped up (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 70,363 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens missing/taped up (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 61,539 miles

Drivers side electric window not working

Item removed from drivers view

Fail 10 Aug 2015 61,539 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Drivers side electric window not working

Item removed from drivers view

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 51,092 miles

Both side rear view mirrors damaged

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S repeater lens missing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S rear tyre perished and cracking

Fail 23 Jul 2014 50,997 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Both side rear view mirrors damaged

Front brake discs lipped

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S repeater lens missing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S rear tyre perished and cracking

Pass 20 Aug 2013 42,600 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake discs lipped

Front lower grill damaged

N/S repeater lens missing

O/S rear view mirror damaged

Fail 20 Aug 2013 42,598 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front and rear brake discs lipped

Front lower grill damaged

N/S repeater lens missing

O/S rear view mirror damaged

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
Full Ford S-max reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FL10 BWC 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 47.6%.

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 FL10 BWC, 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

How do I check the history of FL10 BWC?

You can check the full history of FL10 BWC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FL10 BWC registered?

FL10 BWC is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 March 2010.

Is FL10 BWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL10 BWC shows 21 tests with a 47.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FL10 BWC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FL10 BWC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.