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DN59 VDC

2010 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

166,149 mi
Last recorded166,149 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN59 VDC
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 166,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 161,891 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 148,875 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 140,855 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 133,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald along its edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Coil spring corroded both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 133,307 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/r17 98y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald along its edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Coil spring corroded both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 119,866 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 110,913 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 110,109 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn traling arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 102,226 miles

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

Rear rear axle bushs showing sign of detertion

Fail 29 Jun 2019 102,178 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Rear rear axle bushs showing sign of detertion

Pass 30 Jun 2018 89,770 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 78,456 miles

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 66,672 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 66,669 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 56,536 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 56,536 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 46,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 46,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 31,720 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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DN59 VDC is a 2010 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DN59 VDC, 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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DN59 VDC is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 27 January 2010.

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