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LJ10 DHY

2010 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,900 mi
Last recorded148,900 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ10 DHY
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 148,900 miles

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 135,478 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 135,470 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 127,393 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 118,103 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 108,626 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 108,623 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 96,147 miles

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

Rear Nail in tyre Both tyres ()

Pass 17 Jul 2018 86,249 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 75,929 miles

Child seats fitted full seatbelt check not carried out.

Pass 2 Aug 2016 64,531 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre badly cracked and perished

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 52,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake pads worn low

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 31 Jul 2015 52,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads worn low

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 31 Jul 2014 40,769 miles

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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LJ10 DHY is a 2010 Ford S-max in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 LJ10 DHY, 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 LJ10 DHY registered?

LJ10 DHY is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 16 March 2010.

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