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MV10 KBX

2010 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

154,182 mi
Last recorded154,182 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV10 KBX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 154,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2026 154,182 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 149,089 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2025 149,089 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 143,458 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 143,458 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 138,971 miles

Nearside Front top strut mounting bearing slightly seized

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 138,952 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 138,918 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 138,918 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 135,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 127,728 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2019 127,728 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 121,845 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 121,845 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 107,494 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 78,607 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at hanger (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 52,906 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 52,906 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 32,439 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 32,439 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 18,619 miles

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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MV10 KBX is a 2010 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 MV10 KBX, 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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MV10 KBX is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 18 March 2010.

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