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N123 TMB

2010 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,537 mi
Last recorded166,537 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN123 TMB
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 166,537 miles

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 154,426 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 154,426 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 144,660 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 144,660 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour showing dull orange (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 135,191 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 135,191 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 125,848 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 113,066 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))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 97,757 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 78,466 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 71,895 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 71,895 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2017 62,227 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 62,227 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 58,528 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 50,070 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 44,561 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 43,381 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 29,146 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 29,146 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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N123 TMB is a 2010 Ford S-max in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N123 TMB, 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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N123 TMB is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 26 July 2010.

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