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AE16 SSU

2016 Ford S-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,246 mi
Last recorded75,246 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 SSU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2026 75,246 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 64,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 54,666 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 46,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm\worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm\worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 38,338 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 31,438 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 25,938 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside rear. ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm+worn on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and under shield fitted.

Pass 13 Mar 2019 18,333 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 SSU is a 2016 Ford S-max in Red 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 SSU, 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 AE16 SSU registered?

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

Is AE16 SSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE16 SSU 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.

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