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AD51 JAB

2016 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

63,701 mi
Last recorded63,701 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 JAB
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 63,701 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Central Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Jan 2026 63,701 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Central Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Jan 2025 56,776 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2nd row ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2nd row ()

Pass 19 Jan 2024 50,491 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 43,969 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 37,891 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 30,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 29,834 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges advise tracking to be checked

Pass 21 Jan 2020 26,993 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 18,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise tracking to be checked

How Reliable is the Ford S-max?

Based on 1,368,227 MOT tests across 101,843 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
8,124
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
101,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,089
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,704
Stop lamp not working 10,335
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 9,141
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 9,079
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AD51 JAB is a 2016 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2016 Ford S-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 52,213 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford S-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,089 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD51 JAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford S-max typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 10 years old, this Ford S-max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD51 JAB registered?

AD51 JAB is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 27 January 2016.

Is AD51 JAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 JAB shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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