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AD59 VVW

2010 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,276 mi
Last recorded134,276 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 VVW
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 134,276 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2024 134,241 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 120,561 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2022 107,050 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 104,905 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 97,832 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 87,230 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive on under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 87,216 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.87 k (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive on under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 77,864 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2017 68,439 miles

Nearside Rear Inner lamp unit broken

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 68,439 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner lamp unit broken

high level stoplight inop

Pass 29 Mar 2016 57,401 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 48,534 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 48,534 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 39,257 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 39,070 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 27,643 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 25,629 miles

How Reliable is the Ford S-max?

Based on 1,368,227 MOT tests across 101,843 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
8,124
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
101,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,089
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,704
Stop lamp not working 10,335
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 9,141
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 9,079
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AD59 VVW is a 2010 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2010 Ford S-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 83,408 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford S-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,089 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD59 VVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford S-max typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 16 years old, this Ford S-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AD59 VVW is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 20 January 2010.

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