2010 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · LJ10 NBN
2010 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Jun 2010. Recorded mileage 117,164 miles. MOT valid until 17 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,164 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LJ10 NBN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
- 117,164 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LJ10 NBN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Ford S-Max (LJ10 NBN) between May 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
LJ10 NBN Mileage History
- 06/05/202392,786 mi
- 10/05/2024101,663 mi+8,877 mi
- 10/05/2024101,663 mi
- 07/05/2025109,558 mi+7,895 mi
- 27/04/2026117,164 mi+7,606 mi
Average of roughly 8,192 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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