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DS59 LHJ

2010 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

128,029 mi
Last recorded128,029 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS59 LHJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 128,029 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 122,038 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2025 122,031 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 116,832 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 112,710 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 112,671 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 104,300 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 104,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 94,706 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 94,704 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 87,658 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Fail 25 Jan 2020 87,658 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 80,377 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror lose

child seats fitted rear

exhaust hitting rear sub frame

rear heat shield lose

Fail 29 Jan 2019 80,376 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front wing mirror lose

child seats fitted rear

exhaust hitting rear sub frame

rear heat shield lose

Pass 25 Jan 2018 73,220 miles

rear pads getting low

slight play in o/s/f track arm

Fail 24 Jan 2018 73,219 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced arm bush (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear pads getting low

slight play in o/s/f track arm

Pass 24 Jan 2017 65,113 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 65,113 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 56,386 miles

Rear child seats fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 27 Jan 2016 56,386 miles

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

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

Rear child seats fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 28 Jan 2015 46,701 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 46,701 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 38,381 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 29,101 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 29,101 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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DS59 LHJ is a 2010 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 DS59 LHJ, 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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DS59 LHJ is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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