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BW16 LJY

2016 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,204 mi
Last recorded63,204 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW16 LJY
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 63,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2026 63,201 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 51,296 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin right pads on 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres right on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

washer slightly poor

Pass 27 Feb 2024 41,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge badly worn, 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge badly worn, 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 41,253 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre also low on tread (2.5mm) and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge badly worn, 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge badly worn, 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 29,321 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 25,954 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 22,091 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 May 2021 22,091 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 20,229 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 16,996 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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BW16 LJY is a 2016 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BW16 LJY, 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 BW16 LJY registered?

BW16 LJY is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 8 July 2016.

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