2010 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · GN10 AEK

The 2010 Ford S-Max passed its most recent MOT on 2 October 2025 at 193,909 miles with no defects recorded, leaving it roadworthy at the time of test. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the record shows a recurring pattern of same-week failures followed by immediate passes, with no faults listed on any certificate. This suggests administrative or presentation issues at test rather than escalating mechanical decay. Mileage stands at 193,909 against a 16-year life, averaging roughly 12,119 miles per year, which is high for the age and points to sustained use rather than long storage. The odometer moved from 174,534 on 6 October 2023 to 184,773 by 25 September 2024, then to 193,868 on 30 September 2025, a steady ~9,000 to 9,100 miles annually. No abrupt accumulation or dormant gaps appear in the supplied entries, and the clean defect columns across all five tests indicate no flagged wear on consumables or structure. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and calipers given the mileage, as MOT pass sheets with no advisories do not confirm component life remaining. The twin failures on 30 September 2025 and 24 September 2024 with zero defects recorded warrant scrutiny of the testing station's reporting, not the vehicle alone. Prior owners clearly kept the S-Max through high annual coverage without the tester noting corrosion, exhaust emissions breaches or structural integrity loss. That clean trail at 193,909 miles implies basic upkeep met minimum legal standard, though it reveals nothing about intermittent faults outside test windows.