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SD10 VXO

2010 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

182,853 mi
Last recorded182,853 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 182,853 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 27 Jul 2026 182,853 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 15 Aug 2024 170,486 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Aug 2024 170,486 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 161,660 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 150,548 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 150,539 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

7 Pin trailer wiring adaptor fitted.

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Cable bracket insecure

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Third row seats folded down. Unable to test seatbelts.

Pass 3 Aug 2021 139,833 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

offside front tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 12 Aug 2020 131,552 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 130,052 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 119,770 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2018 119,763 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2017 109,589 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 109,589 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 98,157 miles

Nearside Rear and offside rear seats have child sseats fitted on inspection

Fail 23 Jun 2016 98,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear and offside rear seats have child sseats fitted on inspection

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 86,793 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 30 Jun 2014 73,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jul 2013 58,849 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 56,168 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension 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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SD10 VXO is a 2010 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VXO, 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 SD10 VXO registered?

SD10 VXO is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 29 April 2010.

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