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PX10 ZXN

2010 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

157,264 mi
Last recorded157,264 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX10 ZXN
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 157,264 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025 157,260 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 141,537 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2024 141,533 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake efficency just met, the system may need service or repair

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 124,986 miles

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

offside strut top mount bearing slightly seized

Fail 9 Oct 2023 124,982 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

offside strut top mount bearing slightly seized

Pass 5 Oct 2022 107,951 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 107,947 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 13 Oct 2021 94,447 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 13 Oct 2021 94,443 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 15 Oct 2020 78,747 miles

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 14 Oct 2020 78,742 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 6 Nov 2019 73,173 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 73,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2018 69,176 miles

rear silencer deteriorating.

Fail 5 Oct 2018 69,176 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear silencer deteriorating.

Pass 14 Sep 2017 65,743 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin about threequaters worn still ok (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 14 Sep 2017 65,743 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at support (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin about threequaters worn still ok (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 30 Sep 2016 60,831 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nail in offside front tyre

offside rear tyre cracking along the outer tread

Fail 30 Sep 2016 60,831 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nail in offside front tyre

offside rear tyre cracking along the outer tread

Pass 9 Sep 2015 55,994 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 55,994 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 50,373 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 50,373 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2013 42,494 miles

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

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

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

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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PX10 ZXN is a 2010 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 PX10 ZXN, 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 PX10 ZXN registered?

PX10 ZXN is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 April 2010.

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