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BU16 OLA

2016 Ford S-max

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,045 mi
Last recorded35,045 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 OLA
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 12 Sep 2025 35,045 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 27,746 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 21,987 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Sep 2022 16,920 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 12,497 miles

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))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 11,053 miles

both front tyres 2-3 mm.

plastic shields and covers fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle.

Pass 12 Sep 2019 9,510 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Oct 2018 7,869 miles

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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BU16 OLA is a 2016 Ford S-max in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BU16 OLA, 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

How do I check the history of BU16 OLA?

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What year was BU16 OLA registered?

BU16 OLA is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is BU16 OLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU16 OLA shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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