2010 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · LA60 GHJ
2010 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Oct 2010. Recorded mileage 162,450 miles. MOT expired on 06 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,450 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LA60 GHJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2024
- 162,450 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LA60 GHJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Ford S-Max (LA60 GHJ) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LA60 GHJ Mileage History
- 30/09/2022141,505 mi
- 30/09/2022141,509 mi+4 mi
- 28/09/2023152,065 mi+10,556 mi
- 26/09/2024162,450 mi+10,385 mi
Average of roughly 10,523 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford S-MAX Mk1
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Powershift Gearbox FailureSerious
The 6DCT450 wet-clutch Powershift automatic requires fluid changes every 3 years/37,500 miles. If missed, the internal plastic damping springs shatter and destroy the mechatronic unit.
- Steering Rack FailureSerious
The power steering rack can leak fluid internally into the track rod end boots, eventually running the pump dry and ruining the rack.
- Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF) WearSerious
The S-Max heavy body puts extra strain on the DMF. Symptoms include rattling at idle especially cold, vibration through the pedals and difficulty engaging gears. Some owners report failure as early as 60,000 miles on cars used in stop-start traffic.
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