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LC10 BTY

2010 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

210,438 mi
Last recorded210,438 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC10 BTY
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 210,438 miles

Front Coolant leak

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2026 210,430 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Coolant leak

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 188,616 miles

Nearside Front Wing Mirror Glass

Fail 7 Aug 2025 188,602 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Both Rear axle Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wing Mirror Glass

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 166,051 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 142,554 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 142,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 118,973 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 118,973 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 99,448 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 99,448 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 81,540 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 75,037 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 74,954 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 66,725 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 61,126 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 61,126 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 55,600 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 50,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2015 50,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 45,166 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 39,764 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 39,764 miles

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

Offside Front 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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LC10 BTY is a 2010 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LC10 BTY, 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 LC10 BTY registered?

LC10 BTY is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 April 2010.

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