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AU16 TDV

2016 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,048 mi
Last recorded98,048 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 TDV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 98,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear row seat belts not fully inspected boot loaded

unable to fully inspect under shield fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2026 98,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall damaged down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear row seat belts not fully inspected boot loaded

unable to fully inspect under shield fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2025 89,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight damage outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

unable to fully inspect sill covers fitted

unable to fully inspect under shields fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2025 89,558 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape/cracked/cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight damage outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

unable to fully inspect sill covers fitted

unable to fully inspect under shields fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2024 81,496 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 72,031 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Feb 2023 72,030 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested not tested due to brake hoses bulged (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Jan 2022 64,793 miles

slight wear in rear anti roll bar D bushes

Fail 27 Jan 2022 64,793 miles

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

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

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

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

slight wear in rear anti roll bar D bushes

Pass 24 Feb 2021 54,157 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 54,157 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 47,877 miles

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

Rear near side and central seats folded so not checked

Pass 8 Apr 2019 37,296 miles

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

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

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

covers fitted obscuring components

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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AU16 TDV is a 2016 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AU16 TDV, 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

How do I check the history of AU16 TDV?

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What year was AU16 TDV registered?

AU16 TDV is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 7 April 2016.

Is AU16 TDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU16 TDV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AU16 TDV have outstanding finance?

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