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S100 LJE

2010 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

165,931 mi
Last recorded165,931 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS100 LJE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 165,931 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 152,728 miles

Lower under trays fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 152,719 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Lower under trays fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 151,308 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 142,349 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 134,091 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 124,674 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 118,309 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 118,309 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 108,281 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 108,281 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 96,345 miles

Light on eml

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 96,345 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Light on eml

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 83,880 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 63,538 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 63,538 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 44,122 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 41,798 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 31,232 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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S100 LJE is a 2010 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S100 LJE, 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 S100 LJE registered?

S100 LJE is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 March 2010.

Is S100 LJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S100 LJE shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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