MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
234,769 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both front suspension arm bush deteriorated
both front tyres worn on edges
front subframe corroded
n/s inner steering joint has slight play
Emission control equipment obviously defective dpf pressure sensor pipe broken and leaking exhaust gases (8.2.2.1 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases dpf broken and leaking (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
both front suspension arm bush deteriorated
both front tyres worn on edges
front subframe corroded
n/s inner steering joint has slight play
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
both inner rod end have play
rear axle corroded
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
both inner rod end have play
rear axle corroded
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()
exhaust leak from dpf
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()
exhaust leak from dpf
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2255017 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front discs starting to lip
rear pads wearing low
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
o/s/f brake pad wearing low
rear pads wearing low
How Reliable is the Ford S-max?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SY10 OBZ is a 2010 Ford S-max in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 SY10 OBZ, 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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SY10 OBZ is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 6 March 2010.
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