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CE16 SZF

2016 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,433 mi
Last recorded124,433 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE16 SZF
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 124,433 miles

nearside outer - middle row seat belt buckle sticky to release

Fail 16 Feb 2026 124,430 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

coolant level below minimum

nearside outer - middle row seat belt buckle sticky to release

Pass 19 Feb 2025 110,573 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 97,998 miles

ALIGNMENT CHECK ADVISED WITH TYRE RENEWAL

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F INNER EDGE WORN ON EDGE + TYRE 2mm >> NEW ADVISED ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/A/R INNER EDGE, SECTION DEVOID OF TREAD (GOING OUT OF SHAPE) >> NEW ADVISED ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F INNER EDGE WORN ON EDGE + TYRE 2mm+ >> NEW ADVISED ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 86,072 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 72,941 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2022 72,941 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

COOLANT LEVEL BELOW MINIMUM

Pass 13 Mar 2021 60,963 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 52,124 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 On legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 38,188 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 SZF is a 2016 Ford S-max in Grey 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 SZF, 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 CE16 SZF registered?

CE16 SZF is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 22 March 2016.

Is CE16 SZF safe to buy?

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