MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,494 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all central 3 seats ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear under body heat shield deteriorated
Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all central 3 seats ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
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))
Both rear tyres badly mis-shapen STRONG ADVISE
Engine covers fitted preventing full inspection
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford S-max?
Based on 1,368,227 MOT tests across 101,843 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L40 ABS 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 L40 ABS, 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 L40 ABS registered?
L40 ABS is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 16 March 2010.
Is L40 ABS safe to buy?
The MOT history for L40 ABS shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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