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BV16 DZF

2016 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,968 mi
Last recorded54,968 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 54,968 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 48,924 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 44,190 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 39,041 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 34,194 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 28,738 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 ()

Fail 12 Mar 2021 28,738 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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 17 Mar 2020 25,908 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear 3 seats ()

Pass 19 Mar 2019 21,196 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 middle seats ()

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 DZF is a 2016 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DZF, 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 DZF registered?

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

Is BV16 DZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV16 DZF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BV16 DZF have outstanding finance?

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