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NL10 GZN

2010 Ford S-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

71,395 mi
Last recorded71,395 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL10 GZN
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 71,395 miles

Front + Rear subframe corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2025 71,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front + Rear subframe corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also heavily cracking+perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 70,596 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 worn + cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corroded in various points.

Fail 9 Jan 2025 70,595 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 worn + cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corroded in various points.

Pass 1 Feb 2024 69,294 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs are corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50/17. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50/17. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various points of corrosion on vehicle.

Pass 10 Jan 2023 67,788 miles

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

Middle exhaust bracket broken.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished but still has decent tread. 225/50/17. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished but still has decent tread. 225/50/17. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under-trays fitted.

Various points of corrosion on vehicle.

Pass 2 Feb 2022 66,366 miles

under trays fitted

various rear suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2022 66,286 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear trailing arms front busheas (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

various rear suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2021 64,761 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre splitting

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre splitting

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 63,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 59,430 miles

N/S AND O/S REAR INDICATORS COLOUR ALMOST WHITE

N/S FRONT TYRE WORN DOWN TO 1.6MM AT PARTS AND WEARING ON THE EDGES

N/S REAR ADITIONAL SIDE LIGHT INOPERATIVE

REAR PADS WORN ALMOST TO EXCESS

Pass 25 Apr 2017 49,139 miles

225/50/17

Front brake discs slightly grooved

Nearside Front tyre slight splitting

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre worn edges and splitting and slight side wall damage

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted

exhaust support bracket across subframe distorted

under trays fitted

Pass 4 May 2016 42,612 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 39,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 May 2015 39,975 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 36,232 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 31,212 miles

3rd row seat belts not checked due to goods

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Apr 2013 30,959 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

3rd row seat belts not checked due to goods

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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NL10 GZN is a 2010 Ford S-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NL10 GZN, 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 NL10 GZN registered?

NL10 GZN is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 17 May 2010.

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