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SA10 VEO

2010 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

144,372 mi
Last recorded144,372 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA10 VEO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 144,372 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack and other components (2.1.5 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 144,372 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack and other components (2.1.5 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 139,619 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

corrosion build up underside and on suspension components

Fail 14 Apr 2025 139,619 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect and oil leak (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

corrosion build up underside and on suspension components

Pass 18 Apr 2024 134,125 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

corrosion build up underside and on suspension

Pass 19 Apr 2023

corrosion developing on all suspension

Pass 21 Apr 2022 121,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Apr 2022 121,714 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2021 114,889 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2021 114,884 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Apr 2020 109,650 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 102,908 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 102,902 miles

Emissions not tested due to excesive oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front door damaged at door handle

nearside rear handbrake cable showing signs of wear

Pass 9 Apr 2018 94,930 miles

Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 88,974 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 70,550 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2016 70,525 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 55,429 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 55,429 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 45,802 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 34,851 miles

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

Slight play in steering rack on o/s/f.

Fail 8 Feb 2013 34,727 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Slight play in steering rack on o/s/f.

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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SA10 VEO is a 2010 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SA10 VEO, 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 SA10 VEO registered?

SA10 VEO is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 26 March 2010.

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