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GV10 VBC

2010 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

177,275 mi
Last recorded177,275 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV10 VBC
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 177,275 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + under inflated (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 177,275 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + under inflated (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 164,436 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 148,963 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 148,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front trailing arm bush marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front trailing arm bush marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 139,314 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 139,314 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 131,535 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 122,234 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 122,182 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 1.50 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low does not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 110,531 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 110,531 miles

Front Position lamp not working 2x bothsides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 99,170 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 99,170 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 86,057 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 73,985 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 73,985 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated belt buckle (5.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 63,981 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 63,980 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 48,488 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 48,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nsr tyre s/wall scuffed

osf tyre tread getting low

Pass 11 Jun 2013 36,301 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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GV10 VBC 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 59.1%.

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 GV10 VBC, 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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GV10 VBC is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 July 2010.

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