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EF59 VNU

2010 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

169,774 mi
Last recorded169,774 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 VNU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 169,774 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 160,098 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 148,060 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 134,336 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn tailing arm bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 122,665 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 112,898 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 104,563 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 94,987 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 83,057 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 71,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner and outer (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner and outer (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn inner (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 68,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner and outer (4.1.E.1)

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

child seats fitted nearside rear and offside rear

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2014 55,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre slight sidewall damage

Pass 20 Dec 2013 41,460 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 41,460 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 30,378 miles

multiple child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

offside front tyre getting low on tread and wearing on inner edge

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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EF59 VNU is a 2010 Ford S-max in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 EF59 VNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF59 VNU registered?

EF59 VNU is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 15 January 2010.

Is EF59 VNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF59 VNU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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