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JXZ 7838

2010 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

212,053 mi
Last recorded212,053 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJXZ 7838
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2026 212,053 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 202,067 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 195,818 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 195,818 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 179,403 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 178,791 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 165,492 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 164,752 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 138,295 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 125,496 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 112,495 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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JXZ 7838 is a 2010 Ford S-max in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 JXZ 7838, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JXZ 7838 registered?

JXZ 7838 is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 September 2010.

Is JXZ 7838 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JXZ 7838 shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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