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CE16 FZL

2016 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,858 mi
Last recorded136,858 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE16 FZL
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 136,858 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2025 125,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth @ 3 mm (245/45/19 102Y) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth @ 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2025 125,540 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth @ 3 mm (245/45/19 102Y) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth @ 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2024 112,029 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 May 2024 112,029 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 96,196 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 80,254 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 65,122 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 55,321 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 37,596 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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CE16 FZL is a 2016 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CE16 FZL, 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 CE16 FZL registered?

CE16 FZL is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 17 March 2016.

Is CE16 FZL safe to buy?

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