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NL60 XJX

2010 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

173,843 mi
Last recorded173,843 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL60 XJX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 173,843 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 173,841 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 165,727 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 158,082 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 158,064 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Bulb not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 150,161 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 150,158 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 141,005 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 134,401 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 125,427 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 115,207 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 106,056 miles

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

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2016 97,739 miles

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush starting to debond

Offside Rear trailing arm bush starting to debond but not resulting in movement

Fail 16 Feb 2016 97,729 miles

Centre Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling on inner arch liner on lock to lock check (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Front eml light on dash indicating a fault

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush starting to debond

Offside Rear trailing arm bush starting to debond but not resulting in movement

Pass 23 Oct 2015 91,810 miles

Centre Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Engine warning light is on

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 7 Nov 2014 57,000 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 57,000 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 30,681 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on exhaust system

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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NL60 XJX is a 2010 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NL60 XJX, 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 NL60 XJX registered?

NL60 XJX is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 13 November 2010.

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