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L31 DBS

2010 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

127,511 mi
Last recorded127,511 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL31 DBS
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 127,511 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 122,220 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front & rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 122,152 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 150-210 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both have LED bulbs fitted Ebay type not as standard ALSO creating a dazzle (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front & rear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources flickering LED fitted (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 99,918 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 99,916 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 111,034 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 93,560 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 103,503 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 86,014 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 86,014 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 81,837 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 93,013 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 71,409 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 85,544 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 58,339 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 80,417 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Nov 2018 91,150 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 72,546 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

high level brake light not working

Fail 12 Oct 2018 72,329 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

high level brake light not working

Pass 22 Nov 2017 20,224 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 63,894 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Near and offside far rear

Pass 25 Oct 2016 55,943 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 55,923 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

boot full not allowing full access

Pass 17 Oct 2015 46,436 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 37,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2013 31,189 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on very outeredge

offside front tyre worn on very inneredge

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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L31 DBS is a 2010 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L31 DBS, 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 L31 DBS registered?

L31 DBS is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 27 October 2010.

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