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AE16 SBO

2016 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

163,830 mi
Last recorded163,830 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 SBO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 3 Feb 2026 163,830 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split but still preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively borderline (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 160,144 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 150,884 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 139,232 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 123,930 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 107,205 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 90,035 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 61,675 miles

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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AE16 SBO is a 2016 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AE16 SBO, 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

How do I check the history of AE16 SBO?

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What year was AE16 SBO registered?

AE16 SBO is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is AE16 SBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE16 SBO shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE16 SBO have outstanding finance?

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