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ET59 HBY

2010 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,563 mi
Last recorded121,563 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 121,563 miles

rear suspension trailing arm bushes breaking up

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Jan 2024 118,367 miles

Exhaust mounting defective before the back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 118,307 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

n/s/f tyre on limit

o/s/f tyre close to limit

rear suspension trailing arm bushes breaking up

rear tyres worn unevenly stepped out

Pass 5 Dec 2022 111,666 miles

exhaust corroded and rea mount broken

n/s headlamp lense discoloured

Pass 13 Dec 2021 102,086 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 94,345 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 80,709 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 80,709 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 68,620 miles

cracks in front windcsreen

front number plate deteriorating

rear suspension trailing arm bushes breaking up

Pass 23 Jun 2017 57,184 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre on limit 1.6mm

Fail 23 Jun 2017 57,184 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre on limit 1.6mm

Pass 29 Jun 2016 46,008 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 38,266 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

cut in offside front tyre wall but not through to coards.

Pass 23 Dec 2013 29,174 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 21,257 miles

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge, 2mm across the rest of tyre.

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 HBY is a 2010 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ET59 HBY, 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 HBY registered?

ET59 HBY is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 17 February 2010.

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