2010 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · EX60 JFU

The 2010 Ford S-Max presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT conducted on 18 September 2025 at 191,859 miles returning a clean pass with zero defects recorded. This marks five consecutive passes without advisories or failures, indicating consistent upkeep across multiple test cycles. The vehicle has remained fully roadworthy under DVSA inspection standards for at least the past five years, with no emerging mechanical or structural concerns flagged by any tester during that period. The mileage accumulation pattern is broadly typical for a vehicle of this age. Between the September 2023 test at 166,930 miles and the October 2024 test at 179,197 miles, approximately 12,267 miles were covered in just over twelve months. The subsequent interval from October 2024 to September 2025 shows a reduced accumulation of 12,662 miles over roughly eleven months, suggesting sustained but not excessive use. The gap between the October 2022 test at 138,093 miles and the September 2023 test at 166,930 miles represents a notably higher figure of 28,837 miles in under a year, which may indicate a period of heavier use or long-distance driving. No test dates appear to have been missed, and the annual testing pattern has been maintained consistently. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection. At 191,859 miles, suspension components including front and rear bushes, drop links, and anti-roll bar links are well within the age and mileage range where deterioration is common, even if not yet severe enough to warrant an advisory. The braking system deserves close attention, particularly rear calipers and handbrake mechanisms on this model, which are known to develop binding issues over time. Tyre condition and uneven wear patterns should be checked, as the S-Max's weight and torque delivery can accelerate wear on rear tyres if alignment has drifted. Structural integrity beneath the vehicle warrants inspection, focusing on subframes, sills, and suspension mounting points for corrosion, particularly if the car has spent time in areas using road salt. The exhaust system should be examined for corrosion and gas leaks, as emissions-related failures become more prevalent with age. Interior electrical functions, including dashboard warnings, climate control, and infotainment systems, should be tested, as intermittent electrical faults on this generation Ford may not always present during a short MOT test cycle.