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T444 TYX

2010 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests38 (28 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

158,445 mi
Last recorded158,445 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT444 TYX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

28 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 158,445 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2025 156,198 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 156,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 146,808 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 144,516 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 144,431 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 129,370 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 137,332 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 122,359 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 122,168 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 121,797 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 106,973 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 109,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 92,220 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Aug 2021 92,099 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested tyre (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 98,225 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 83,071 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 86,711 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 75,675 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 65,249 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 65,249 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 66,804 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 66,804 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working flexi (3.4 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 64,281 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2017 50,726 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 50,726 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

center brake light inoperative

Pass 17 Mar 2017 58,309 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2017 58,309 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2016 40,708 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 52,336 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 52,314 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 32,797 miles

ENGINE TRAY OBSCURING COMPONENTS

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 43,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2014 23,632 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 36,075 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2014 36,075 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 18,044 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 30,359 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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T444 TYX is a 2010 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 T444 TYX, 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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T444 TYX is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 29 March 2010.

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