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LJ10 FSK

2010 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,389 mi
Last recorded173,389 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ10 FSK
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 173,389 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2024 173,389 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 159,323 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 143,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle cover missing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust shield loose

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 143,242 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle cover missing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust shield loose

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 128,635 miles

slight difficulty locking centre rear seat belt into stalk

Pass 6 Oct 2020 115,000 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 114,966 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 97,318 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 97,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 83,449 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 83,449 miles

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres perishing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 71,294 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

covers fitted to engine and underside

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Fail 30 Mar 2017 71,294 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

covers fitted to engine and underside

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Pass 31 Mar 2016 58,122 miles

both front tyres wearing on the edges

both rear tyres wearing on the inside edges

coolant level low

Pass 30 Mar 2015 46,438 miles

Brakes ; *** rear brake pads worn thin , n/s at limit 1.5 mm , recommend replace A.S.A.P. ***

Brakes ; front brake pads worn low , 3 - 4 mm approx

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; *** Engine oil level at minimum ***

Note ; damp around fuel filler neck ???

Pass 1 Apr 2014 34,678 miles

Brakes ; rear brake pads low

Brakes ; slight imbalance on rear brakes & imbalance on parking brake 19 %

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Tyres ; n/s/f & o/s/f tread close to wear limit , ( skypes ) tread balding on edges

Pass 26 Mar 2013 23,968 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 FSK is a 2010 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FSK, 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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LJ10 FSK is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 May 2010.

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