2010 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Petrol · B23 OEW
2010 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2010. Recorded mileage 135,309 miles. MOT valid until 08 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,309 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B23 OEW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 135,309 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B23 OEW 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 (B23 OEW) between August 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
B23 OEW Mileage History
- 08/08/2022122,476 mi
- 09/08/2022122,476 mi
- 25/07/2023131,468 mi+8,992 mi
- 17/12/2024133,027 mi+1,559 mi
- 10/04/2026135,309 mi+2,282 mi
Average of roughly 3,495 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford S-MAX Mk1
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Steering Rack FailureSerious
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- Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF) WearSerious
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