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GN10 BZW

2010 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

174,243 mi
Last recorded174,243 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN10 BZW
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 174,243 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 174,243 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 164,047 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2024 164,047 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative lever arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 152,501 miles

Both rear seats folded down in boot, not checked the seat belts.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 152,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Both rear seats folded down in boot, not checked the seat belts.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 138,859 miles

rearmost seats not in use

Pass 22 Nov 2021 127,282 miles

emissions too clean to register

rearmost seats not in use

Pass 23 Nov 2020 121,096 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disc inner faces slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rearmost seats not in use

Fail 23 Nov 2020 121,094 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt adrift inner end,gaiter appears damaged (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disc inner faces slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rearmost seats not in use

Pass 31 May 2019 109,103 miles

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall slight damage,no cords visible

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 fitted ()

rearmost seats not in use,at time of test

Fail 31 May 2019 109,103 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall slight damage,no cords visible

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 fitted ()

rearmost seats not in use,at time of test

Pass 31 May 2018 99,763 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 fitted ()

rearmost seats not in use

Fail 31 May 2018 99,763 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 fitted ()

rearmost seats not in use

Pass 22 May 2017 90,010 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 81,432 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

childs seats fitted at time of test

rear tyres getting low

slight play in offside rack inner joint

Fail 27 May 2016 81,432 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

childs seats fitted at time of test

slight play in offside rack inner joint

Pass 28 May 2015 72,465 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 May 2014 65,504 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 65,504 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 May 2013 56,289 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 BZW is a 2010 Ford S-max in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GN10 BZW, 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 BZW registered?

GN10 BZW is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 March 2010.

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