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LV10 VYH

2010 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

120,999 mi
Last recorded120,999 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV10 VYH
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 120,999 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 115,455 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 115,449 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn X2 Trailing arm bushes. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure x2 Rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2023 113,555 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 17 Apr 2023 113,519 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 19 Apr 2022 107,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres staring to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Apr 2021 100,792 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 100,782 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 95,248 miles

Both front wipers starting to smear

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 86,984 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm and worn on edges but not showing the ply or cords at the time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges but not showing the ply or cords at the time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 80,418 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 80,388 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 73,766 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 31 Mar 2016 66,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

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

centre rear stop light not working

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 9 Apr 2015 60,645 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 3 Apr 2014 54,368 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 54,368 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 49,338 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2013 49,338 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LV10 VYH is a 2010 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LV10 VYH, 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 LV10 VYH registered?

LV10 VYH is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 May 2010.

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