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BV16 DYS

2016 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

118,105 mi
Last recorded118,105 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV16 DYS
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 118,105 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 105,984 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 105,984 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 98,915 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 88,750 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 88,750 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 84,460 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 72,994 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 63,372 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 60,998 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 58,075 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 47,283 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 28,150 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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BV16 DYS is a 2016 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DYS, 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 DYS registered?

BV16 DYS is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 3 March 2016.

Is BV16 DYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV16 DYS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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