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CE15 LTS

2016 Ford S-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,077 mi
Last recorded74,077 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE15 LTS
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 74,077 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025 74,067 miles

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

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 7 Aug 2024 62,522 miles

Offside Rear Inner tyre heavily castellated

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear most seats folded away items in boot ()

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 54,849 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear most seats folded away items in boot ()

Fail 18 Aug 2023 54,849 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))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear most seats folded away items in boot ()

Pass 29 Aug 2022 47,681 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 40,089 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 33,275 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 25,301 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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CE15 LTS is a 2016 Ford S-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CE15 LTS, 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 CE15 LTS registered?

CE15 LTS is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 14 August 2016.

Is CE15 LTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE15 LTS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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