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BL65 LZT

2016 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,811 mi
Last recorded145,811 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL65 LZT
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 145,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 140,762 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 125,789 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 ()

Pass 31 Dec 2022 107,149 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2022 107,149 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 94,707 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 94,707 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 81,236 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside Rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside Rear brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside & Offside Second row seats ()

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

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

Third row seating folded flat not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt @ the time of the mot

Pass 6 Jan 2020 65,323 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S Front Brake Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S Rear Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S Rear Tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 51,138 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (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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BL65 LZT 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 BL65 LZT, 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 BL65 LZT registered?

BL65 LZT is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 12 January 2016.

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