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LJ10 FRD

2010 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,762 mi
Last recorded145,762 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ10 FRD
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 145,762 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 136,075 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 135,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure bolt missing x1 (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 127,542 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2024 127,439 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 120,834 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 113,770 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 106,995 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 106,993 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 102,592 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 88,782 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 77,428 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 77,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre size 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre size 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 67,302 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 54,761 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 54,761 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 45,415 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 35,068 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 84,852 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 24,936 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 FRD is a 2010 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FRD, 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 FRD registered?

LJ10 FRD is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 9 April 2010.

Is LJ10 FRD safe to buy?

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