2010 Ford S-MAX 2.2L Diesel · AX10 ABK

The vehicle presents a stable but aging maintenance profile, with the most recent test in October 2025 at 141,803 miles showing a pattern of deferred consumable maintenance. While the car passed, the tester flagged several items that suggest a trend of running components close to their legal limits. These include an offside rear tyre worn on the edge, pitted front brake discs, and worn suspension arm bushes on both the nearside and offside rear. The recurring nature of these advisories indicates that while the vehicle remains roadworthy, the owner tends to address mechanical issues only when they approach failure thresholds. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 8,863 miles per year over its sixteen-year lifespan. The record shows steady progression from 67,426 miles in March 2016 to the current 141,803 miles. There are no significant gaps in the data that would suggest long periods of inactivity, though the frequency of failures in earlier years, such as the 2019 and 2021 tests, indicates periods where basic upkeep of tyres and lighting was neglected. A prospective buyer should focus heavily on the suspension and braking systems during a physical inspection. The MOT history shows a persistent issue with brake discs being worn, pitted, or scored, appearing in almost every test from 2017 through 2025. Furthermore, the repeated mentions of worn suspension arm bushes and previous corrosion on the rear coil springs suggest that the chassis and suspension components are reaching the end of their service life. The presence of an oil leak noted in October 2020, though described as not excessive, warrants a check for any recent developments or worsening seepage. The history of distorted road wheels and tyre issues, including cuts reaching the cords in 2022, suggests the vehicle may have encountered significant road impacts. A thorough check of the wheel alignments and the integrity of the alloy wheels is necessary. While the vehicle has passed its recent tests, the cumulative effect of worn bushes, pitted discs, and ageing suspension components means a buyer should budget for upcoming mechanical repairs to restore the vehicle to a higher standard of refinement.