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N13 HCH

2010 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,909 mi
Last recorded140,909 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN13 HCH
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 140,909 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))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2026 140,909 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 136,078 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 136,072 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 128,226 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 119,544 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 119,544 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 110,566 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 110,563 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 100,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 92,301 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 80,700 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 69,527 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 59,663 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 52,416 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 44,630 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 44,630 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 35,049 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 35,049 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 26,458 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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N13 HCH 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 70%.

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 N13 HCH, 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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N13 HCH is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 January 2010.

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