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GS04 BYE

2010 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,110 mi
Last recorded144,110 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGS04 BYE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 144,110 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 140,458 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 131,080 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 117,403 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 103,351 miles

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

Undertray covering some testable items. Unable to give full inspection.

Pass 3 Aug 2021 89,911 miles

exhaust smoke levels just met

Fail 3 Aug 2021 89,911 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust smoke levels just met

Pass 11 Aug 2020 80,000 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 80,000 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 2 Aug 2019 72,100 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin replace soon as possible at 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 72,100 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin replace soon as possible at 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 64,383 miles

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

Nearside Front washer inop but still providing sufficient fluid

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil light on prior to mot

Fail 10 Aug 2018 64,383 miles

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

Nearside Front washer inop but still providing sufficient fluid

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil light on prior to mot

Pass 3 Aug 2017 55,917 miles

Front Brake discs worn, pitted and corroded, but not seriously weakened

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 55,116 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake discs worn, pitted and corroded, but not seriously weakened

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 48,963 miles

Nearside Front wiper smearing

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

Nearside Rear tyre low on pressure, (10psi) no puncture found on MOT inspection

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

Rear registration plate in poor condition

diesel emissions close to limit, advise to administer diesel system cleaner

Fail 28 Jul 2016 48,313 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wiper smearing

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

Nearside Rear tyre low on pressure, (10psi) no puncture found on MOT inspection

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

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

Rear registration plate in poor condition

diesel emissions close to limit, advise to administer diesel system cleaner

Pass 14 Jul 2015 40,622 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 34,242 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 26,800 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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GS04 BYE is a 2010 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GS04 BYE, 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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GS04 BYE is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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