2010 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · KL04 MHO
2010 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 10 Dec 2010. Recorded mileage 144,892 miles. MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,892 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KL04 MHO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2026
- 144,892 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KL04 MHO 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 (KL04 MHO) between October 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 23 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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.
KL04 MHO Mileage History
- 11/10/2022116,225 mi
- 11/10/2023121,628 mi+5,403 mi
- 26/09/2024126,469 mi+4,841 mi
- 24/09/2025133,441 mi+6,972 mi
- 29/09/2026144,892 mi+11,451 mi
Average of roughly 7,225 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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- Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF) WearSerious
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