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AJ16 DAO

2016 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

115,840 mi
Last recorded115,840 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 DAO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 115,840 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 102,749 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 90,426 miles

Offside Rear damage to door, sticking out, but not a sharp edge

Oil leak, but not excessive fuel pump seal leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2024 90,426 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear damage to door, sticking out, but not a sharp edge

Oil leak, but not excessive fuel pump seal leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 79,954 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 70,706 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 60,480 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 54,765 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 44,647 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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AJ16 DAO is a 2016 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AJ16 DAO, 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 AJ16 DAO registered?

AJ16 DAO is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 24 May 2016.

Is AJ16 DAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ16 DAO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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