MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,616 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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)
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)
Drivers side electric window not working
Item removed from drivers view
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)
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
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
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
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
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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.
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FL10 BWC is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 March 2010.
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