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EF10 HLJ

2010 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

83,575 mi
Last recorded83,575 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF10 HLJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 83,575 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2026 83,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50/17W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front fog light insecure

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 79,519 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 75,719 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 72,036 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 69,238 miles

Nearside Front Front fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear rear seat belt not checked, hoist fitted in boot

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 66,632 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 66,626 miles

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

center support bracket broken on exhaust system

Pass 17 Jun 2020 64,552 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight injector blow/leakage (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear both rear seat belts not checked, hoist fitted.

Pass 12 Jun 2019 61,041 miles

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 11 Jun 2018 56,896 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 51,090 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 44,306 miles

all brake pads getting low

front brake discs lightly scored and lipped

Fail 8 Jun 2016 44,306 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

all brake pads getting low

front brake discs lightly scored and lipped

Pass 10 Jun 2015 37,902 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 30,679 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 23,300 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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EF10 HLJ is a 2010 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc 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 EF10 HLJ, 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 EF10 HLJ registered?

EF10 HLJ is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 18 June 2010.

Is EF10 HLJ safe to buy?

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