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BG16 FSD

2016 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,431 mi
Last recorded79,431 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG16 FSD
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 79,431 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 79,431 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 67,872 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 59,698 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 54,121 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 51,080 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread borderline pass (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 51,062 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread borderline pass (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 41,663 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 36,575 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 25,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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BG16 FSD is a 2016 Ford S-max in Grey 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 BG16 FSD, 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 BG16 FSD registered?

BG16 FSD is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 April 2016.

Is BG16 FSD safe to buy?

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