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BV16 EBF

2016 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

189,628 mi
Last recorded189,628 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 189,628 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 189,628 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 169,643 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 147,706 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyres outer sidewall cut slightly

Rear tyres distorting on inner edge slightly

Pass 7 Mar 2022 147,588 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 133,617 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 119,218 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 108,851 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 103,804 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 79,162 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 63,042 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 60,214 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 40,729 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 22,794 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 EBF is a 2016 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EBF, 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 BV16 EBF registered?

BV16 EBF is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is BV16 EBF safe to buy?

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