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BD16 BFL

2016 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

111,968 mi
Last recorded111,968 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD16 BFL
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 111,968 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 100,486 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm & Very worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle.

Pass 13 Oct 2023 91,509 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 84,017 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 at the rear seats ()

Fail 22 Oct 2022 84,017 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both fronts , off side very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 at the rear seats ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outter edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 69,581 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 51,991 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 43,593 miles

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

windscreen wipers smearing

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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BD16 BFL is a 2016 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 BD16 BFL, 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 BD16 BFL registered?

BD16 BFL is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 22 April 2016.

Is BD16 BFL safe to buy?

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