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CF16 VRW

2016 Ford S-max

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,280 mi
Last recorded97,280 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF16 VRW
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 97,280 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 97,280 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended middle row (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 89,215 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 76,886 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Buckle Plastic Casing Missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Track Control Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Track Control Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rear Coil Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 76,886 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))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Buckle Plastic Casing Missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Track Control Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Track Control Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rear Coil Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 67,354 miles

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 57,700 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 57,700 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 45,371 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2020 38,491 miles

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

N,S,R LAMP DAMAGED

Pass 23 Mar 2019 26,471 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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CF16 VRW is a 2016 Ford S-max in White 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 CF16 VRW, 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 CF16 VRW registered?

CF16 VRW is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 26 August 2016.

Is CF16 VRW safe to buy?

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