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AP65 BWJ

2016 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,304 mi
Last recorded96,304 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP65 BWJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 96,304 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 85,897 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 85,897 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 76,356 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2024 76,355 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 67,293 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 56,823 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 46,457 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 39,682 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 39,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm in places 235/55r17 103w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 27,834 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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AP65 BWJ is a 2016 Ford S-max in Grey 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 AP65 BWJ, 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 AP65 BWJ registered?

AP65 BWJ is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 23 January 2016.

Is AP65 BWJ safe to buy?

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