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R21 GCY

2010 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,756 mi
Last recorded128,756 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 GCY
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 128,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 128,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 125,857 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 125,857 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 123,410 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 119,807 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 116,611 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 115,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 112,838 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 109,897 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 107,930 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2017 107,930 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 102,788 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014
Pass 17 Oct 2013 102,584 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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R21 GCY is a 2010 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R21 GCY, 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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R21 GCY is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 18 October 2010.

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