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DV16 EFA

2016 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,675 mi
Last recorded108,675 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV16 EFA
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 108,675 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 108,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall cut / Tyre on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 103,168 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 97,923 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 93,492 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 93,490 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 80,736 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 80,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 45,323 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 45,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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))

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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DV16 EFA is a 2016 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DV16 EFA, 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 DV16 EFA registered?

DV16 EFA is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 11 May 2016.

Is DV16 EFA safe to buy?

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