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B5 MAC

2016 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,899 mi
Last recorded49,899 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 MAC
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 Jun 2026 49,899 miles

manufacturer covers restricting view of some components

Pass 1 Jul 2025 46,855 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 44,805 miles

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 27 Jun 2023 38,286 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 31,197 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 24,956 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 20,863 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 17,195 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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B5 MAC is a 2016 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B5 MAC, 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

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What year was B5 MAC registered?

B5 MAC is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 27 May 2016.

Is B5 MAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 MAC shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B5 MAC have outstanding finance?

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