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ET59 GWL

2010 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

142,073 mi
Last recorded142,073 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET59 GWL
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 142,073 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm bush deteriorating

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust heatshield deteriorating

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2025 142,073 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm bush deteriorating

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust heatshield deteriorating

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 134,786 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Engine cover & undershield obscuring components

Nearside Front 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 Trailing arm bush deteriorating

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 125,489 miles

Engine cover & undershield obscuring components

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm bush deteriorating

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 117,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 109,026 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 102,594 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 102,594 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 94,578 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 85,272 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 77,217 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

off side rear tyre unevely worn

Fail 27 Nov 2017 77,217 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

off side rear tyre unevely worn

Pass 4 Nov 2016 68,313 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 67,992 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 58,239 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2014 42,522 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 35,378 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 35,378 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 23,992 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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ET59 GWL is a 2010 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ET59 GWL, 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 ET59 GWL registered?

ET59 GWL is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 12 February 2010.

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The MOT history for ET59 GWL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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