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LJ10 ELU

2010 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

162,411 mi
Last recorded162,411 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ10 ELU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 162,411 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 154,881 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 144,698 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 130,810 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 116,483 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 92,609 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 76,488 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 60,592 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 60,470 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 35,233 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2014 29,157 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2013 23,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ELU is a 2010 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ELU, 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

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What year was LJ10 ELU registered?

LJ10 ELU is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 4 June 2010.

Is LJ10 ELU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ10 ELU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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