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GN10 BYW

2010 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

154,827 mi
Last recorded154,827 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN10 BYW
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 154,827 miles

Exhaust system corroded and minor leak

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under tray and engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 9 Sep 2025 154,827 miles

Exhaust system corroded and minor leak

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under tray and engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Sep 2024 146,711 miles

Exhaust system corroded and minor leak

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Under tray and engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Sep 2023 109,349 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 91,146 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 85,814 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 85,814 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 76,842 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 63,579 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 59,502 miles

Nearside Rear Inner position lamp not working

Pass 26 Jan 2017 56,396 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 56,396 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear indicator flashing white

front wipers smearing

Pass 13 Jan 2016 50,275 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 44,858 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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GN10 BYW is a 2010 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 GN10 BYW, 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 GN10 BYW registered?

GN10 BYW is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 April 2010.

Is GN10 BYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN10 BYW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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