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LA59 FFZ

2010 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,933 mi
Last recorded110,933 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA59 FFZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 110,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre inner edgewear

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edgewear and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear shocks weeping (5.3.2 (b))

Rear spring arms corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2026 110,933 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre inner edgewear

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edgewear and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear shocks weeping (5.3.2 (b))

Rear spring arms corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2025 89,788 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil rears (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear spring arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 89,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm / edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm / edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil rears (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear spring arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 81,946 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailing arm foremost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 77,781 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear trailing arm foremost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wipers poor

Fail 4 Apr 2023 77,781 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts showing cords (225/50/17) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear trailing arm foremost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wipers poor

Pass 8 Apr 2022 71,488 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 71,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 62,562 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 58,511 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 49,887 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 43,296 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 37,605 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 32,781 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 27,453 miles

nearside rear tyre is cracking around the outer wall advise replace

Pass 19 Feb 2014 19,486 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 13,844 miles

high level brake light bulb inop

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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LA59 FFZ is a 2010 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LA59 FFZ, 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 LA59 FFZ registered?

LA59 FFZ is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 February 2010.

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