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HV10 VZL

2010 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

138,824 mi
Last recorded138,824 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV10 VZL
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 138,824 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 138,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 130,192 miles

both rear coil springs feel in poor condition on lower coils(unable to fully see)

o/s rear seatbelt stalk appears to be innop

rear pads look to be worn low

Fail 5 Mar 2021 130,192 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both rear coil springs feel in poor condition on lower coils(unable to fully see)

o/s rear seatbelt stalk appears to be innop

rear pads look to be worn low

Pass 4 Mar 2020 124,514 miles

o/s rear tyre has flat spot(very close to minimum tread depth)

oil leaks from engine

rear discs and pads lipped and worn

Fail 3 Mar 2020 124,514 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

oil leaks from engine

rear discs and pads lipped and worn

o/s rear tyre has flat spot(very close to minimum tread depth)

Pass 15 Mar 2019 113,755 miles

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

front discs and pads lipped and worn

Fail 15 Mar 2019 113,755 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

front discs and pads lipped and worn

Pass 12 Mar 2018 103,083 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 90,114 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 77,363 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted, not able to check adult belt

Fail 11 Mar 2016 77,363 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted, not able to check adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 65,268 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 65,167 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 48,185 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 48,185 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 37,329 miles

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

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

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

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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HV10 VZL is a 2010 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HV10 VZL, 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 HV10 VZL registered?

HV10 VZL is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 19 March 2010.

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