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LE06 TAC

2010 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

193,216 mi
Last recorded193,216 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE06 TAC
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 193,216 miles

Handbrake lever repaired but operates correctly

Suspension components front and rear has areas corroded/rusty

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

n/s mirror repaired

Fail 5 Feb 2026 193,201 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s& n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner steering rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake lever repaired but operates correctly

Suspension components front and rear has areas corroded/rusty

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

n/s mirror repaired

Pass 28 Jan 2025 179,652 miles

HANDBRAKE LEVER DAMAGED BUT STILL OPERATING CORRECTLY

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 179,638 miles

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

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

HANDBRAKE LEVER DAMAGED BUT STILL OPERATING CORRECTLY

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 167,049 miles

HANDBRAKE LEVER DAMAGED BUT OPERATING IN THE CORRECT WAY

Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 167,049 miles

HANDBRAKE LEVER DAMAGED BUT OPERATING IN THE CORRECT WAY

Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 153,163 miles

Central Rear Upper high level stop lamp not working

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 153,163 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Upper high level stop lamp not working

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 139,691 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust system corroded

repair evident nearside door mirror

Fail 1 Feb 2022 139,691 miles

Offside Front 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 (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear centre lamp(possible stop lamp)not working

repair evident nearside door mirror

Pass 15 Jan 2021 122,369 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

repair evident nearside door mirror

slight wear evident nearside and offside rear brake discs

Pass 29 Jan 2020 109,235 miles

Child seat fitted to offside rear

Exhaust system very rusty in places

Exhaust system very rusty in places

Rear anti-roll bar rusty

Rear coil springs very rusty

Various engine oil leaks

Fail 18 Jan 2020 109,235 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Child seat fitted to offside rear

Exhaust system very rusty in places

Exhaust system very rusty in places

Front grill shutters broken

Rear anti-roll bar rusty

Rear coil springs very rusty

Various engine oil leaks

Pass 18 Jan 2019 92,473 miles

Front Wipers smeary

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 72,483 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Inner worn on edge

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

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush starting to unboud

Offside Front Inner worn on edge

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear trailing arm bush starting to unboud

Offside door mirror casing broken

Pass 27 Jan 2017 56,338 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 56,338 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 41,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 28,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear trailing arm bushes starting to unbond (both sides)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 17,104 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 15,404 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 15,311 miles

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

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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LE06 TAC is a 2010 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LE06 TAC, 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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LE06 TAC is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 2 November 2010.

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