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FW10 AOU

2010 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

198,371 mi
Last recorded198,371 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW10 AOU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 198,371 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear part of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 192,825 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 185,757 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 178,498 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 173,661 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 163,059 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 146,927 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 146,768 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 138,705 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 138,705 miles

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 13 Jun 2017 132,687 miles

Rear exhaust repaired

Pass 15 Mar 2017 126,507 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 126,470 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 115,626 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 116,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 111,362 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 111,224 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 101,632 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 101,602 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 82,417 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 60,668 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 42,006 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 32,200 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 26,905 miles

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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FW10 AOU is a 2010 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FW10 AOU, 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 FW10 AOU registered?

FW10 AOU is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 March 2010.

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