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AV59 VHL

2010 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,523 mi
Last recorded143,523 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 VHL
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 143,523 miles

general corrosion underneath

Pass 14 Aug 2024 130,281 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 116,837 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs pitted/ flaking (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 101,601 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 97,516 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 97,486 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill,within 30cms of a suspension mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 94,495 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 89,934 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 86,084 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 81,080 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine cover & under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 24 Apr 2017 81,078 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine cover & under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Apr 2016 69,996 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

all tyres slightly out of shape

engine cover & under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 22 Apr 2016 69,996 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all tyres slightly out of shape

engine cover & under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Apr 2015 57,886 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 57,873 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 45,072 miles

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

rear most seats not presented, seat belts checked ok

Pass 29 Apr 2013 32,934 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 30,971 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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AV59 VHL is a 2010 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV59 VHL, 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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AV59 VHL is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 9 January 2010.

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