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GJ10 XVH

2010 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

145,621 mi
Last recorded145,621 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ10 XVH
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 145,621 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2025 138,640 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 138,637 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 132,702 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner joint. ()

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

OS mirror damaged.

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 132,702 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner joint. ()

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

OS mirror damaged.

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

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

Rear heatshield insecure.

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 123,995 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 123,995 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust mounting defective rearmost mounting perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 114,128 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm forward bush becoming unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 114,128 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm forward bush becoming unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 105,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides at front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 101,291 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 101,291 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached rear silencer (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 95,158 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides at front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 95,158 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides at front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s/r inner sidelight not working

Pass 15 Mar 2018 87,456 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

high level stop light not working

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 22 Mar 2017 77,746 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row ()

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

headlight beam deflectors fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2016 65,601 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

headlight beam deflectors fitted

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 13 Mar 2015 56,368 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 46,262 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Mar 2014 46,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level stop light not working

Pass 21 Mar 2013 35,245 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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GJ10 XVH is a 2010 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GJ10 XVH, 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 GJ10 XVH registered?

GJ10 XVH is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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