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SY10 OBZ

2010 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

234,769 mi
Last recorded234,769 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY10 OBZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 234,769 miles

both front suspension arm bush deteriorated

both front tyres worn on edges

front subframe corroded

n/s inner steering joint has slight play

Fail 6 May 2024 234,768 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2023 224,068 miles

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

both inner rod end have play

rear axle corroded

Fail 8 May 2023 224,068 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2022 211,797 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2022 211,797 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 200,563 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 191,835 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 191,795 miles

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))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 180,770 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 167,225 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 156,150 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 156,150 miles

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)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 140,437 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 127,743 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 116,874 miles

front discs starting to lip

rear pads wearing low

Fail 18 Feb 2014 116,796 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 106,953 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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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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