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SG10 RDX

2010 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

127,771 mi
Last recorded127,771 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG10 RDX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2025 127,771 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive all over engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear coil springs cororded n/s and o/s

both rear lower arms slight corroded

both rear tyres getting low on outer edge n/s and o/s

rear heat sheild lose

rear number plate poor conditon

rear subframe slight corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2024 121,785 miles

both rear coil springs heavily corroded

both rear lower arms corroded

both rear top spring mounts corroded

n/s and o/s front ball joint dust covers poor condition

oil leak alot round engine

rear number plate poor condition

rear subframe heavily corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2024 121,783 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear coil springs heavily corroded

both rear lower arms corroded

both rear top spring mounts corroded

n/s and o/s front ball joint dust covers poor condition

oil leak alot round engine

rear number plate poor condition

rear subframe heavily corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2023 116,298 miles

both rear coil springs slight corroded n/s and o/s

both rear suspension arms slight corroded n/s and o/s

rear sub frame slight corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2023 116,287 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear coil springs slight corroded n/s and o/s

both rear suspension arms slight corroded n/s and o/s

rear sub frame slight corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2022 109,757 miles

Both sills corroded.

Chassis corroded, more so at the rear.

Dampness around steering rack.

Engine covers fitted.

Exhaust corroded.

Free play in both rear anti roll bar drop links.

General corrosion around rear sub frame.

Grease around both front lower ball joints.

Minor exhaust leak at rear.

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

Off side front anti roll bar drop link, gaiters perished.

Off side front tyre on legal limit.

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

Oil leaks.

Pass 17 Nov 2021 99,833 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 99,831 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Towbar component excessively damaged (6.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 97,341 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 97,341 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 93,855 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 93,855 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire no. 4 injector /return pipe (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (bulb incorrectly fitted ?) (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2018 82,511 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

injector seal leaking

Fail 26 Feb 2018 82,510 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

injector seal leaking

Pass 27 Feb 2017 72,892 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Pass 15 Feb 2016 60,771 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 48,818 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 34,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

aux rear seats stowed away so full belt check not carried out

Fail 6 Mar 2014 34,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

aux rear seats stowed away so full belt check not carried out

Pass 14 Mar 2013 21,577 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

auxiliary rear seats stowed away so full belt check not carried out

Fail 14 Mar 2013 21,577 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

auxiliary rear seats stowed away so full belt check not carried out

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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SG10 RDX is a 2010 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,753cc 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 SG10 RDX, 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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SG10 RDX is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 23 March 2010.

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