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BD16 TKZ

2016 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,145 mi
Last recorded83,145 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD16 TKZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 83,145 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 75,479 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 75,479 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to condition of rear brake pads (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2024 67,115 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 10 May 2024 67,115 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to condition of rear brakes (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2023 58,808 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 54,283 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 47,286 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2020 37,760 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 26,894 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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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BD16 TKZ is a 2016 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BD16 TKZ, 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 BD16 TKZ registered?

BD16 TKZ is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 April 2016.

Is BD16 TKZ safe to buy?

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