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RF10 LSZ

2010 Ford S-max

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,357 mi
Last recorded130,357 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF10 LSZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2025 130,357 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended does not clip in (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and HEAVILY WORN INNER AND OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and HEAVILY WORN INNER AND OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end/inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 116,830 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 115,217 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s corrosion on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe or flexible (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 101,218 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2023 101,218 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 88,185 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 83,497 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 83,475 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 79,682 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 74,908 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 68,632 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 61,780 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 54,767 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 47,938 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 40,813 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 33,741 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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RF10 LSZ is a 2010 Ford S-max in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RF10 LSZ, 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 RF10 LSZ registered?

RF10 LSZ is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 22 July 2010.

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