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LJ10 EMX

2010 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

125,455 mi
Last recorded125,455 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 May 2026 125,455 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front fog light insecure.may dazzle other road users when in use.

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

Pass 19 May 2025 117,898 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm mounting bush splitting/separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm mounting bush splitting/separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2024 109,384 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 22 May 2023 104,340 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp insecure

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2023 104,340 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp insecure

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 98,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perishing on outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in between tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2021 92,909 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2020 90,605 miles

All four tyres cracked/perishing and worn slightly out of shape.

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

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 86,828 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 80,428 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 80,428 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 73,152 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 73,130 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 May 2016 64,366 miles

nail in n/s/f

vehicle presented for test as a five seater

Pass 19 May 2015 56,362 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 56,362 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 24 May 2014 49,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to o/s/r unable to fully check seatbelt

child seat fitted to rear middle seat unable to fully check seatbelt

vehicle presented as a five seater

Pass 24 May 2014 49,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to o/s/r unable to fully check seatbelt

child seat fitted to rear middle seat unable to fully check seatbelt

vehicle presented as a five seater

Pass 14 May 2013 64,954 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 14 May 2013 64,954 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 EMX is a 2010 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LJ10 EMX, 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 EMX registered?

LJ10 EMX is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 May 2010.

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