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BL16 JDJ

2016 Ford S-max

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,978 mi
Last recorded85,978 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 JDJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 85,978 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 77,572 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 67,994 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 60,343 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 52,132 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 45,132 miles

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

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

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

engine bay covers fitted

under body panels fitted limiting view to components

Fail 13 Jan 2021 45,131 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

engine bay covers fitted

under body panels fitted limiting view to components

Pass 17 Jan 2020 40,456 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 37,142 miles

Engine covers/undertray/sillguards/obscuring some components

Offside rear tyre worn on the edges

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 37,142 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Corner of bumper (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Engine cover/undertray/sill guards/obscuring some components

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

Offside rear tyre worn on the edges

Rear 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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BL16 JDJ is a 2016 Ford S-max in White with a 1,999cc petrol 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 BL16 JDJ, 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 BL16 JDJ registered?

BL16 JDJ is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 29 June 2016.

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