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AU16 XGZ

2016 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,259 mi
Last recorded55,259 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 XGZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 55,259 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & has cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & has cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Mar 2026 55,259 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & has cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & has cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Mar 2025 49,394 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 49,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/55/VR17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 42,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + wearing on Edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 37,066 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 37,066 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235./55/WR17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 31,892 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 27,933 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 24,105 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 26 Feb 2019 18,628 miles

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

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 XGZ 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 AU16 XGZ, 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 XGZ?

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What year was AU16 XGZ registered?

AU16 XGZ is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 11 March 2016.

Is AU16 XGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU16 XGZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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