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PCV 79

2010 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,078 mi
Last recorded67,078 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCV 79
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2025 67,078 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 66,196 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 64,476 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both - badly age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 63,028 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracking on edge

o/s/r tyre cracking on edge

undertray fitted obscuring view

Pass 12 Jul 2021 60,726 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 59,142 miles

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

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

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

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 axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 57,482 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 51,175 miles

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

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

small stonechips to windscreen

Pass 24 Jul 2017 46,724 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

age cracking to n/s/r tyre inner sidewall

o/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 19 Jul 2016 41,637 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 35,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight fuel leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2014 27,156 miles

cooling radiator loose

Pass 7 Aug 2013 19,051 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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PCV 79 is a 2010 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PCV 79, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PCV 79 registered?

PCV 79 is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 22 March 2010.

Is PCV 79 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PCV 79 shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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