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AO16 DZL

2016 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

95,772 mi
Last recorded95,772 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 DZL
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 95,772 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 88,100 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 80,649 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 75,298 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 70,689 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 66,307 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 60,401 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 46,213 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 44,335 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 44,335 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (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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AO16 DZL 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 90%.

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 AO16 DZL, 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 AO16 DZL registered?

AO16 DZL is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 4 April 2016.

Is AO16 DZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO16 DZL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AO16 DZL have outstanding finance?

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