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ET59 HFJ

2010 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,740 mi
Last recorded144,740 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET59 HFJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 144,740 miles

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))

Pass 23 May 2025 139,457 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2024 133,882 miles

Rear trailing arm rubber bush's deteriorating

Pass 2 Jun 2023 129,331 miles

Rear trailing arm rubber bush's deteriorating

Pass 6 Jun 2022 124,269 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 120,889 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 120,882 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 119,061 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 114,792 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 114,789 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 108,904 miles

Nearside Rear indicator lamp lens broken

Fail 30 Jan 2019 108,904 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear indicator lamp lens broken

Pass 6 Feb 2018 101,792 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner also close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner also close to cord (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 89,513 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 76,966 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 64,549 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 64,549 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 53,451 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f inner track rod has slight play

o/s/f inner track rod has excess play

Pass 15 Feb 2013 39,082 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Feb 2013 39,052 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center stop light not working

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 HFJ is a 2010 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HFJ, 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

How do I check the history of ET59 HFJ?

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What year was ET59 HFJ registered?

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

Is ET59 HFJ safe to buy?

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