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BV16 EUJ

2016 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,258 mi
Last recorded34,258 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 11 Nov 2025 34,258 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 31,186 miles

Nearside rear inner light unit cracked

Pass 20 Nov 2023 26,897 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 23,765 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R brake disc corroded and rusty. Pad only working on half the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected N/S/R Reversing light cluster cracked (4.6.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S/R disc corroded and rusty. Pad only working on half the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 19,048 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

coolant below minimum

Pass 15 Feb 2021 15,312 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))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 11,773 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 9,358 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 EUJ 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 EUJ, 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 EUJ registered?

BV16 EUJ is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 7 March 2016.

Is BV16 EUJ safe to buy?

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