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DS16 SHZ

2016 Ford B-max

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

48,538 mi
Last recorded48,538 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford B-max29,988 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS16 SHZ
MakeFord
ModelB-max
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 48,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

TPMS light on

Pass 12 Apr 2025 40,021 miles

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Apr 2025 40,021 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 32,314 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front residue around hydraulic caliper

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 32,314 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety brake hose union to caliper more detailed inspection requiored (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 29,411 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 29,411 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 25,300 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 25,300 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 21,598 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 19,780 miles

both front tyres very low inner edges

Pass 6 Jun 2019 14,823 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 14,823 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Ford B-max?

Based on 614,337 MOT tests across 56,128 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
4,708
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
56,128
On UK Roads
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DS16 SHZ is a 2016 Ford B-max in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2016 Ford B-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 29,988 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Ford B-max typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 10 years old, this Ford B-max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DS16 SHZ registered?

DS16 SHZ is a 2016 Ford B-max, first registered on 26 May 2016.

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