2010 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · GN10 AEM

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, having passed its most recent MOT on November 10 2025 at 134,680 miles with no defects recorded. While the history shows immediate failures preceding the passes in both 2024 and 2025, these appear to be minor presentation or consumable issues rectified quickly before the retest. The lack of recurring advisories across the last three years suggests that the vehicle is currently maintained in a clean mechanical state despite its age. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a sixteen-year-old MPV, averaging approximately 8,400 miles per year. Between November 2023 and November 2024, the vehicle covered 5,895 miles, while a further 8,811 miles were clocked in the year leading up to the 2025 test. This regular usage suggests consistent operation rather than long periods of standing which is generally beneficial for maintaining seals, bushings, and battery health. The intervals between tests remain annual, indicating the owner follows the statutory schedule despite the intermittent failures. A physical inspection should focus on common wear points for this Ford model that are not always captured in the MOT test. Given the high mileage, a buyer should examine the condition of the suspension arm bushes and coil springs for fatigue, as these often degrade at this distance. Checking for structural corrosion on the rear subframe and sfloor pans is also vital, as the record shows no structural failures yet. Since the recent tests showed no brake advisories, verifying the absence of binding calipers and the thickness of the discs will confirm if the system remains as healthy as the paperwork suggests.