2010 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · YP60 UGE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows signs of recent decline in preventative care. While the car passed its most recent test in May 2026 at 145,614 miles, it presented with offside and nearside front tyres worn to the legal limit and exhibiting edge wear. This follows a failure in May 2025 due to a defective central parking brake lever, indicating that critical safety components have been overlooked between testing intervals. The mileage pattern is consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 9,100 miles per year. There is a steady accumulation of distance, with roughly 15,000 miles covered between 2024 and 2025, and another 15,100 miles recorded between 2025 and 2026. This regular usage suggests the vehicle is driven consistently, which generally prevents the issues associated with long-term standing, but places expected strain on mechanical components like the suspension and braking system. A prospective buyer should conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension and geometry, as the uneven wear noted on the latest tyres suggests potential alignment issues or worn bushes and ball joints. Given the previous failure of the parking brake mechanism, the entire handbrake system should be rigorously tested to ensure the repair was complete and effective. Furthermore, at this mileage and age, a physical check of the chassis for underbody corrosion is essential, despite no structural faults having been flagged in the recent history.