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BC16 VEH

2016 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,903 mi
Last recorded140,903 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC16 VEH
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2026 140,903 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 129,721 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 123,909 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 111,892 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 96,180 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 85,823 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 76,077 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged damaged casing but still fully secure and functional (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 63,029 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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BC16 VEH is a 2016 Ford S-max in Black 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 BC16 VEH, 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 BC16 VEH registered?

BC16 VEH is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 20 July 2016.

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