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AX59 GWE

2010 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

164,679 mi
Last recorded164,679 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX59 GWE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2025 164,679 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush, rubber separated from sleeve and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted Lower bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Middle row (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush, rubber separated from sleeve and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 151,371 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 143,678 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 135,538 miles

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 8 Feb 2022 135,403 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 13 Feb 2021 130,335 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 126,902 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 120,260 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 115,344 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 107,957 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 100,316 miles

Engine under tray fitted

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

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 94,235 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 86,169 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 70,072 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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AX59 GWE is a 2010 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AX59 GWE, 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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AX59 GWE is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 15 February 2010.

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