2010 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · ET59 HTP

The 2010 Ford S-Max presents a stable roadworthiness trend with a clean pass at the most recent test on 24 November 2025 at 154,428 miles. The DVSA record shows no defects or advisories across the last four annual tests, indicating the vehicle has met minimum statutory standards without recurring mechanical or structural concerns. This consistent pass pattern suggests the previous owner maintained the car to a reasonable baseline for its age. Annual mileage sits at roughly 9,650 miles per year against the 154,428 recorded, a typical figure for a 16-year-old family vehicle. The tests from 17 November 2023 at 133,815 miles, 21 November 2022 at 121,069 miles, 22 November 2024 at 143,431 miles and the latest 2025 entry show even yearly increments of around 10,000 to 11,000 miles. The record is sparse but clean, with only a duplicate 21 November 2022 entry showing a fail and pass on the same day at identical mileage and no defects logged, pointing to an administrative re-test rather than a genuine fault. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs and brake disc wear given the high total mileage and age. The absence of advisories means corrosion, exhaust emissions and structural integrity were acceptable at test but may have escaped closer scrutiny under MOT pass criteria. Given the fault-free history, no recurring consumable neglect such as tyre tread or wiper blade failures appears. The S-Max reads as a lightly troubled example, though in-person checks on underbody rust and drivetrain condition remain prudent before purchase.