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CA59 LHU

2010 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

105,890 mi
Last recorded105,890 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA59 LHU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 105,890 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Front and Rear both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges outer edge on Limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Heatshield corroded loose.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge both on sides worn to the Limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 96,063 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front of rear box also corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Various both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 96,059 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated Both sides. (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front of rear box also corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Various both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 83,122 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Front Various suspension components corroded ,

Rear Various suspension and body components corroded.

Pass 7 Feb 2023 73,299 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Various suspension components corroded.

Pass 3 Feb 2022 67,234 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Feb 2022 67,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation Slow on operation imbalance at low effort, (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Feb 2021 61,639 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 58,056 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 58,056 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 49,982 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 41,401 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 31,554 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 29,474 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 28,038 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 23,632 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 19,997 miles

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

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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CA59 LHU is a 2010 Ford S-max in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CA59 LHU, 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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What year was CA59 LHU registered?

CA59 LHU is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 January 2010.

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