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EA10 WJL

2010 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,836 mi
Last recorded139,836 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA10 WJL
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 139,836 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 130,749 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body component slightly loose door trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 121,970 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 121,963 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAIL ARM FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 115,197 miles

Front 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 10 Mar 2022 109,042 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 104,353 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 104,351 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 100,348 miles

no smoke results too clean

Pass 18 Feb 2019 91,990 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 85,849 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 85,739 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases AT BRACKET +JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 74,854 miles

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

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

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

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

near side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is virtually worn bald at the edge.

near side rear tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off side front tyre tread shows extensively uneven wear and is worn extensively bald at the edge.

off side rear lamps/reflector unit damaged/incomplete.

Fail 15 May 2017 74,676 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

exhaust section holed.

near side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is virtually worn bald at the edge.

near side rear tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off side front tyre tread shows extensively uneven wear and is worn extensively bald at the edge.

off side rear lamps/reflector unit damaged/incomplete.

Pass 16 May 2016 63,102 miles

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

off and near side front wiper blades are smearing the screen.

off side rear lamp unit damaged/incomplete.

rear row of seats were not installed at the time of the test.

rear service brakes show imbalance of 12%.

unable to open the rear tailgate but did not require to do so to complete the test.

Fail 16 May 2016 63,102 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

off and near side front wiper blades are smearing the screen.

off side rear lamp unit damaged/incomplete.

rear row of seats were not installed at the time of the test.

rear service brakes show imbalance of 12%.

unable to open the rear tailgate but did not require to do so to complete the test.

Pass 26 May 2015 52,446 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

off side rear lamp unit glass damaged/incomplete.

Fail 26 May 2015 52,446 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm, shows uneven wear and deep splits.

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

off side rear lamp unit glass damaged/incomplete.

Pass 15 May 2014 40,328 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid level appears to be low.

Pass 15 May 2013 27,748 miles

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

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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EA10 WJL is a 2010 Ford S-max in Grey 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 EA10 WJL, 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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EA10 WJL is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 21 May 2010.

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