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ML10 NBX

2010 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

169,009 mi
Last recorded169,009 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML10 NBX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 169,009 miles

Underside cover with underseal

Fail 25 Aug 2026 169,001 miles

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

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

Underside cover with underseal

Pass 3 Jul 2024 170,023 miles

exhaust corroded and blowing

slight smoke on idle

Fail 3 Jul 2024 170,023 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to smoke (misfire) (8.2.2.2 (e))

exhaust corroded and blowing

Pass 11 Jul 2023 164,832 miles

Central exhaust deteriorated has small hole

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 154,419 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 154,247 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 138,815 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2021 138,704 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front of trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front of trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp loose but not considered insecure

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre is worn heavily on inner edge also has nail in tread

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre is devoid of tread on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre is worn lumpy/unevenly on inner edge also has two cuts in tread

Pass 25 Jul 2020 126,353 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm inner front bushes considerably worn / slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn smooth on inner shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective loose but secure (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 45kgf (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 126,281 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm inner front bushes considerably worn / slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn smooth on inner shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective loose but secure (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 45kgf (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 112,514 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Jul 2019 112,514 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jul 2018 94,885 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 94,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure heavily worn on in side edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 80,144 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 64,814 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 50,037 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 38,042 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 24,902 miles

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall NO cord exposed

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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ML10 NBX is a 2010 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ML10 NBX, 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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ML10 NBX is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 7 August 2010.

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