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LJ10 ETL

2010 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,737 mi
Last recorded129,737 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 129,737 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened shocker top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 129,737 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened shocker top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 118,803 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 114,950 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 110,425 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils (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 1 Mar 2022 103,394 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 95,043 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 89,303 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 79,837 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 69,238 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 60,291 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 51,088 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 40,600 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 29,783 miles

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

slight cut in nearside front tyre outer wall but no cord exposed

Pass 18 Mar 2013 18,667 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

smoke check too clean for analyzer.

Fail 18 Mar 2013 18,667 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

smoke check too clean for analyzer.

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 ETL is a 2010 Ford S-max in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ETL, 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 ETL registered?

LJ10 ETL is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 29 March 2010.

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The MOT history for LJ10 ETL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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