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LJ59 MXL

2010 Ford S-max

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

148,489 mi
Last recorded148,489 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ59 MXL
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 148,489 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 148,489 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 134,315 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 134,309 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2023 131,861 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust Slightly Deteriorated

Fail 9 Mar 2023 131,861 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust Slightly Deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2022 126,362 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 119,917 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 119,917 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 112,861 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 112,861 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 103,804 miles

Power Steering Rack Slight Leak

Pass 7 Mar 2018 87,213 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 87,213 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 74,985 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 74,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 63,848 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 63,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 52,303 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 40,332 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 28,816 miles

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

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 MXL is a 2010 Ford S-max in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MXL, 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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LJ59 MXL is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 January 2010.

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