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AE16 WNN

2016 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,475 mi
Last recorded89,475 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 WNN
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 89,475 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 89,475 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 84,279 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 80,866 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 72,733 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 66,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 92,413 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 81,764 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin < 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 36,018 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 36,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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 WNN is a 2016 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WNN, 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 WNN registered?

AE16 WNN is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 17 March 2016.

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