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LJ59 JFA

2010 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,382 mi
Last recorded135,382 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ59 JFA
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 135,382 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 135,373 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 119,093 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 119,093 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 105,085 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 105,084 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 98,037 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From rear pipe next to hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2020 98,033 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush detaching from housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush detaching from housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From rear pipe next to hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2019 91,779 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 90,390 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 82,648 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 82,648 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 73,569 miles

Nearside Front Outer Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' n/s/f edge (8.3.1d)

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 31 Oct 2016 73,569 miles

Nearside Front Outer Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' n/s/f edge (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 59,853 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 49,180 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 49,111 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 40,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LJ59 JFA is a 2010 Ford S-max in Silver 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 LJ59 JFA, 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 LJ59 JFA registered?

LJ59 JFA is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 10 February 2010.

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