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LM10 VVU

2010 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

213,501 mi
Last recorded213,501 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM10 VVU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 213,501 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 213,501 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2024 190,334 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 164,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 151,769 miles

both front tyres bald on edges and on legal limit close to cord

o/side rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2022 147,154 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 130,448 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 118,950 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 101,646 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 101,512 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 86,980 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 76,606 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 73,677 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear and n/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 67,477 miles

Child seat fitted off side rear

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 60,709 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 51,603 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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LM10 VVU is a 2010 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc 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 LM10 VVU, 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 LM10 VVU registered?

LM10 VVU is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 11 August 2010.

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