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SD10 UBL

2010 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

174,277 mi
Last recorded174,277 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD10 UBL
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 174,277 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers & shieds fitted

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2024 174,277 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers & shieds fitted

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2023 164,684 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2023 164,684 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2022 155,091 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2021 144,792 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on minimum depth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2021 144,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on minimum depth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2020 138,503 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2020 138,503 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s & n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2019 130,688 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2018 125,193 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 125,193 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s & n/s (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 119,345 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2017 119,345 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2016 110,663 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 110,663 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 96,147 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 77,580 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 24 Apr 2014 77,580 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Apr 2013 64,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Apr 2013 64,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SD10 UBL is a 2010 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SD10 UBL, 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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SD10 UBL is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 12 April 2010.

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