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WM59 RUV

2010 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

146,888 mi
Last recorded146,888 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM59 RUV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 146,888 miles

Central Inner hand brake lever @ limit @ X of test

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides + Reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box + no tail pipe, centre section corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper strut mount noisey

no seats rear rear of vehicle, belts not checked

Fail 30 May 2026 146,860 miles

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

Central Inner hand brake lever @ limit @ X of test

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides + Reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box + no tail pipe, centre section corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper strut mount noisey

no seats rear rear of vehicle, belts not checked

Pass 12 May 2025 132,265 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 132,262 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 126,465 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2024 126,461 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 120,246 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 120,025 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 112,848 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS AND N/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 112,846 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS AND N/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 106,435 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2019 103,337 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 100,475 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 91,381 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak requires attention

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 82,053 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged on strut mounting point damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 82,053 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged on strut mounting point damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tires have cracks on tread req attention but no cords exposed

oil leak req attention

Pass 19 Jan 2016 72,556 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

under tray fitted unable to check some u/s/componances

Fail 19 Jan 2016 72,555 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

under tray fitted unable to check some u/s/componances

Pass 16 Jan 2015 60,652 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 49,604 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front tyre worn smooth on the inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 37,727 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Jan 2013 37,727 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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WM59 RUV is a 2010 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WM59 RUV, 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 WM59 RUV registered?

WM59 RUV is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 29 January 2010.

Is WM59 RUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM59 RUV shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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