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SL10 BBJ

2010 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

142,033 mi
Last recorded142,033 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL10 BBJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2025 142,033 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre seat belt buckle (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected product on screen (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 140,023 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel has an incorrect nut fitted

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 140,022 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel has an incorrect nut fitted

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 137,258 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 137,257 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 134,078 miles

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

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

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

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))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 129,445 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 118,919 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 116,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread condition 1.6mm / uneven tyre wear on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread condition 2mm / uneven tyre wear on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread condition 2mm / uneven tyre wear on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread condition 2mm / uneven tyre wear on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 116,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread condition 1.6mm / uneven tyre wear on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread condition 2mm / uneven tyre wear on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread condition 2mm / uneven tyre wear on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread condition 2mm / uneven tyre wear on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 105,021 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wear and corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 14 Apr 2017 105,021 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wear and corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 6 Apr 2016 92,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread condition uneven wear on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

wear and corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 6 Apr 2016 92,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread condition uneven wear on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

wear and corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 15 Apr 2015 79,716 miles

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

wear and corrosion on front discs

Pass 15 Apr 2015 79,716 miles

wear and corrosion on front discs

Fail 9 Apr 2014 63,387 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

wear and corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 9 Apr 2014 63,387 miles

wear and corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 18 Apr 2013 46,735 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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SL10 BBJ is a 2010 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SL10 BBJ, 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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SL10 BBJ is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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