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AP16 FBL

2016 Ford S-max

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,917 mi
Last recorded112,917 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 FBL
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 112,917 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 112,917 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 100,056 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 86,854 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 86,854 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 74,865 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 74,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear nearside and offside brake discs rusty and lipped

Pass 26 Mar 2022 62,513 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 62,513 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 51,076 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rear ()

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))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 41,698 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 41,698 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 30,589 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REARS 3MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2019 30,589 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively OFFSIDE WIPER SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REARS 3MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective NEARSIDE WIPER POOR (3.4 (b) (i))

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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AP16 FBL is a 2016 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AP16 FBL, 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 AP16 FBL registered?

AP16 FBL is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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