2010 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · R23 XBX
2010 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 05 Oct 2010. Recorded mileage 65,740 miles. MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,740 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R23 XBX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2026
- 65,740 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R23 XBX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Ford S-Max (R23 XBX) between October 2022 and October 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
R23 XBX Mileage History
- 07/10/202256,386 mi
- 07/10/202358,396 mi+2,010 mi
- 09/10/202460,838 mi+2,442 mi
- 13/10/202563,063 mi+2,225 mi
- 14/10/202665,740 mi+2,677 mi
Average of roughly 2,327 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford S-MAX Mk1
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF) WearSerious
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