2010 Ford S MAX 1.8L Diesel · TNZ 4290
2010 Ford S MAX (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2010. Recorded mileage 271,780 km. MOT expired on 06 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD S MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2010
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 271,780 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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TNZ 4290 Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2024
- 271,780 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
TNZ 4290 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Ford S Max (TNZ 4290) between February 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
TNZ 4290 Odometer History
- 12/02/2022249,676 km
- 21/07/2023264,297 km+14,621 km
- 29/07/2023264,426 km+129 km
- 07/09/2024271,780 km+7,354 km
Average of roughly 8,610 km per year across 4 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: Below Average
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FORD S MAX Model Intelligence & Reliability
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- Powershift Gearbox FailureSerious
The 6DCT450 wet-clutch Powershift automatic requires fluid changes every 3 years/37,500 miles. If missed, the internal plastic damping springs shatter and destroy the mechatronic unit.
- Steering Rack FailureSerious
The power steering rack can leak fluid internally into the track rod end boots, eventually running the pump dry and ruining the rack.
- Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF) WearSerious
The S-Max heavy body puts extra strain on the DMF. Symptoms include rattling at idle especially cold, vibration through the pedals and difficulty engaging gears. Some owners report failure as early as 60,000 miles on cars used in stop-start traffic.
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