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VA59 GWJ

2010 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

186,907 mi
Last recorded186,907 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA59 GWJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 186,907 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 186,422 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached tie arm front bush (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail tie arm front bush (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

heat shield loose

Pass 22 Dec 2018 163,106 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2018 163,013 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 142,167 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 142,167 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 120,566 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 96,094 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT & REAR (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE SECTION (7.1.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 77,129 miles

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

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

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

unable to fully inspect seatbelts child seats fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2013 71,012 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2013 61,954 miles

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

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

osf poistion lamp insecure

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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VA59 GWJ is a 2010 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VA59 GWJ, 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 VA59 GWJ registered?

VA59 GWJ is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 20 January 2010.

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