2010 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · MA10 GPE
2010 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 02 Apr 2010. Recorded mileage 196,455 miles. MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,455 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA10 GPE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2026
- 196,455 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA10 GPE 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 (MA10 GPE) between November 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 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 (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”.
MA10 GPE Mileage History
- 24/11/2023188,354 mi
- 08/03/2025192,678 mi+4,324 mi
- 08/03/2025192,681 mi+3 mi
- 24/04/2026196,455 mi+3,774 mi
- 24/04/2026196,455 mi
Average of roughly 3,355 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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