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RF59 DSE

2010 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

148,441 mi
Last recorded148,441 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF59 DSE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 148,441 miles

recomend replacement or clean of front wipers

Pass 4 Feb 2025 138,281 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 139,842 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 121,865 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 114,141 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 114,141 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 108,155 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 108,154 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 101,019 miles

N/S/F tyre getting low on tread

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 18 Jan 2019 86,471 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 74,153 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 62,867 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 51,650 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 51,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 41,757 miles

n/s/f tyre low on tread // o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2014 30,875 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 21,180 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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RF59 DSE is a 2010 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RF59 DSE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RF59 DSE?

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What year was RF59 DSE registered?

RF59 DSE is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 26 February 2010.

Is RF59 DSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF59 DSE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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