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KN10 CHJ

2010 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

178,091 mi
Last recorded178,091 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN10 CHJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 178,091 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2026 178,091 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 176,476 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 176,442 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perrished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2024 174,933 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear both tyres near wear bars

Pass 10 Feb 2023 162,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

parking brake just met minimum efficiency limits

Fail 9 Feb 2023 162,729 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases holed in several places (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed as centre exhaust pipe holed in several places (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

parking brake just met minimum efficiency limits

Pass 31 Jan 2022 144,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 130,853 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 130,794 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 117,884 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 117,686 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 99,148 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 81,888 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 65,668 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jan 2016 51,584 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 51,584 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 38,105 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 29,294 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 21,762 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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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KN10 CHJ is a 2010 Ford S-max in Silver 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 KN10 CHJ, 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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KN10 CHJ is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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