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LJ10 ELX

2010 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

95,875 mi
Last recorded95,875 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 95,875 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened + exhaust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 92,630 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened +Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear +coil springs+suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

heat shield loose

Pass 6 Nov 2023 89,560 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 87,089 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

heat shields loose/broken,exhaust hitting

Pass 25 Oct 2021 85,283 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S (MINOR CRACKS ON OUT EDGE) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 85,277 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S (MINOR CRACKS ON OUT EDGE) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S & N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 82,095 miles

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

Suspension components corroding

Pass 21 May 2019 76,462 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 70,940 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 66,507 miles

front+rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 11 May 2017 66,499 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front+rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 May 2016 59,141 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 51,224 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 42,972 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 33,030 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 ELX is a 2010 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ELX, 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 ELX registered?

LJ10 ELX is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 18 June 2010.

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