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SH10 OLX

2010 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

159,182 mi
Last recorded159,182 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH10 OLX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 159,182 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 145,601 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2024 145,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 128,261 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 118,168 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 118,168 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 108,459 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 108,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 98,475 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 86,555 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 86,555 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 67,581 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 67,580 miles

Central Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 51,999 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 34,271 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 25,100 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 18,471 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 17,964 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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SH10 OLX is a 2010 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SH10 OLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH10 OLX registered?

SH10 OLX is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 10 May 2010.

Is SH10 OLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH10 OLX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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