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BV16 DXC

2016 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,478 mi
Last recorded104,478 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV16 DXC
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 24 Feb 2026 104,478 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Fuel pump oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 92,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 80,652 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 70,740 miles

Coolant level low

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 62,210 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 58,639 miles

Both nearside & offside washer jets not working fully - POSS due to being frozen.

Engine cover & undertray fitted at time of test.

Parking brake effort slightly low at time of test (EPB).

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nearside & offside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 55,692 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 36,600 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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BV16 DXC is a 2016 Ford S-max in Silver 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 BV16 DXC, 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 BV16 DXC registered?

BV16 DXC is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 2 March 2016.

Is BV16 DXC safe to buy?

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