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SH10 YCU

2010 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,105 mi
Last recorded116,105 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH10 YCU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 116,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Suspension Corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2025 110,882 miles

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 16 Jan 2025 110,882 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

high level stop lamp not working

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 17 Jan 2024 106,026 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 106,026 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 100,033 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 100,033 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 93,927 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 93,927 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 88,912 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on edges

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges and cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge and cracking in tread

Pass 8 Jul 2019 78,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 78,856 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 72,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 66,889 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 66,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 59,741 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Jul 2016 59,741 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jul 2015 48,415 miles

Instant Mobility tyre glue out of date

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jul 2015 48,329 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Instant Mobility tyre glue out of date

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 35,701 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 27,313 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 26,280 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 YCU is a 2010 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YCU, 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 SH10 YCU registered?

SH10 YCU is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 June 2010.

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