MOT Status
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114,533 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
plastic sills under tray
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))
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))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front x rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr/osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
coolant level below min
tpms on solid
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nsf/osf (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front x rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr/osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
coolant level below min
tpms on solid
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3 rd row ()
coolant level low
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55r17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake disc significantly and obviously worn rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
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AE16 SXJ is a 2016 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 SXJ, 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.
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What year was AE16 SXJ registered?
AE16 SXJ is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 March 2016.
Is AE16 SXJ safe to buy?
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