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DV16 SXE

2016 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,450 mi
Last recorded79,450 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV16 SXE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 79,450 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 79,359 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 65,740 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 61,324 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 55,184 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Mar 2023 55,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2 cuts to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Mar 2022 49,541 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3rd row seats ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3rd row seat ()

Pass 15 Apr 2021 43,405 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 43,041 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 42,759 miles

Rear both rear lower coil spring seat rubbers not fitted correctly

Pass 28 Mar 2019 36,788 miles

Nearside Rear Lower spring insulator a drift

Offside Rear Lower spring insulator a drift

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 SXE is a 2016 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SXE, 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 SXE registered?

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

Is DV16 SXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV16 SXE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DV16 SXE have outstanding finance?

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