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OS51 RAJ

2016 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,507 mi
Last recorded123,507 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOS51 RAJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 123,507 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2025 133,785 miles

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

front and rear suspensions rusty

Pass 13 Nov 2024 128,793 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 128,793 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 122,611 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 122,611 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 119,039 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Nov 2022 118,049 miles

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

Nearside Front strut top bearing noisy when turning

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 11 Nov 2022 118,048 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Aug 2022 100,754 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 113,859 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 26 Oct 2021 113,859 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake caliper damp

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 8 Jun 2021 83,988 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 107,258 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 107,253 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 78,625 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 102,885 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front blades torn/poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (O/s/f tyre worn both edges esp inside, please monitor). (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 14 Mar 2019 61,488 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 93,443 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 93,443 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2017 83,944 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 83,944 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 71,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

rear pads low front pads low

Pass 28 Nov 2015 45,266 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes split (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear tyres different types - nearside standard tyre - offside winter tyre

Fail 28 Nov 2015 45,266 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working high level brake lamp inop (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes split (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear tyres different types - nearside standard tyre - offside winter tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2014 33,007 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 32,693 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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OS51 RAJ is a 2016 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OS51 RAJ, 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 OS51 RAJ registered?

OS51 RAJ is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 8 April 2016.

Is OS51 RAJ safe to buy?

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