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T8 VTU

2010 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,795 mi
Last recorded117,795 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT8 VTU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 117,795 miles

Offside Front brake slight binding

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 110,103 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust box insecure rattling

Fail 27 Feb 2025 110,103 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust box insecure rattling

Pass 20 Feb 2024 100,762 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 95,738 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 88,568 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 81,231 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 76,795 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 65,332 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 55,169 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 48,192 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 48,192 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 40,176 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 32,859 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 24,601 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 16,263 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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T8 VTU is a 2010 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T8 VTU, 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 T8 VTU registered?

T8 VTU is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 2 March 2010.

Is T8 VTU safe to buy?

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