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AV16 HWJ

2016 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,285 mi
Last recorded81,285 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 HWJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 81,285 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leaking from water pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsf and Osf lower arm bushings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear bumper is inadequately secured although presents no sharp edges and not likely to become detached

Pass 28 Oct 2024 68,992 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 68,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 6 Nov 2023 58,074 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 57,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 46,947 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 41,881 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 38,164 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 34,552 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 32,955 miles

Front Standard load tyres fitted to front axle, should be extra load

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR tyre @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 32,955 miles

Front Standard load tyres fitted to front axle, should be extra load

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR tyre @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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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AV16 HWJ is a 2016 Ford S-max in Blue 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 AV16 HWJ, 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 AV16 HWJ registered?

AV16 HWJ is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 8 April 2016.

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