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MV10 YHY

2010 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

117,197 mi
Last recorded117,197 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 117,197 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 117,197 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 116,352 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 114,949 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 114,949 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 112,668 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 109,805 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 109,805 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 105,806 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 102,035 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2020 102,035 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 94,332 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 84,221 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 75,255 miles

Both rear suspension coil springs corroded.

Both rear trailing arm front bushes starting to come unbonded.

Both rear tyres perished.

Nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit.

Pass 10 Mar 2016 70,162 miles

n/s/f tyre minor sidewall damage

n/s/r tyre perishing

steering and suspension shows age related wear

Pass 17 Mar 2015 58,334 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 58,228 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 42,401 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 32,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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MV10 YHY is a 2010 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YHY, 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 MV10 YHY registered?

MV10 YHY is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 19 March 2010.

Is MV10 YHY safe to buy?

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