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LN10 VPJ

2010 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

155,465 mi
Last recorded155,465 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN10 VPJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2025 155,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tested in wet condition

Fail 7 Dec 2025 155,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tested in wet condition

Pass 14 Nov 2024 138,331 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 125,479 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 111,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/16VXL 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 98,845 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 98,845 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 90,261 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush splitting and starting to be bond

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

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

Offside Rear trailing arm bush splitting and starting to de bond

Pass 25 Apr 2019 75,664 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front trailing arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 75,609 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 58,824 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 45,487 miles

Nearside mirror damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2016 34,973 miles

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

Offside Rear nail in sidewall, leaking air

Fail 27 Apr 2016 34,973 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section blown around hanging bracket (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear nail in sidewall, leaking air

Pass 23 May 2015 30,362 miles

Exhaust deteriorated.

Front brake discs worn.

Pass 31 May 2014 28,197 miles

Exhaust deteriorated.

Front brake discs worn.

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

Offside rear tyre perished.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 May 2013 21,522 miles

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

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

washer bottle leak

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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LN10 VPJ is a 2010 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LN10 VPJ, 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 LN10 VPJ registered?

LN10 VPJ is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 10 March 2010.

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