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NL10 HHN

2010 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

156,333 mi
Last recorded156,333 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL10 HHN
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 156,333 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 148,378 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 139,150 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2024 139,149 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 131,301 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Feb 2023 131,266 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Feb 2022 117,984 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 117,984 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 108,375 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 108,369 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Back box missing (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 92,042 miles

Central heatshield loose

Fail 26 Jun 2019 92,038 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central heatshield loose

Pass 29 May 2018 83,303 miles

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

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

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 29 May 2018 83,302 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2017 77,907 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front badly worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

vehicle only just passed smoke test limits

Fail 10 Jun 2017 77,907 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front badly worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

vehicle only just passed smoke test limits

Pass 23 May 2016 74,560 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc showing signs of over heating

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 23 May 2016 74,560 miles

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc showing signs of over heating

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2015 49,274 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear axel bushe deteriorated

Fail 21 May 2015 49,274 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear axel bushe deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2014 28,394 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2013 23,263 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 20 May 2013 23,183 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 HHN is a 2010 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 HHN, 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 HHN registered?

NL10 HHN is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 May 2010.

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