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AP65 LXA

2016 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

77,013 mi
Last recorded77,013 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP65 LXA
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 77,013 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 77,013 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 69,704 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 62,799 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 57,824 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close to limit - 2mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 57,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55/17 103w Continental (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close to limit - 2mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 49,483 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2021 49,483 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 41,300 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 41,300 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 35,065 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 35,065 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 25,325 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 27 Dec 2018 25,325 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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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AP65 LXA is a 2016 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel 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 AP65 LXA, 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 LXA registered?

AP65 LXA is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 16 January 2016.

Is AP65 LXA safe to buy?

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