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OV16 PHF

2016 Ford S-max

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,071 mi
Last recorded39,071 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV16 PHF
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 39,071 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 39,069 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 36,910 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 33,933 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 33,922 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction came on during test (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 32,350 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 30,170 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 28,505 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 28,505 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 27,603 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also wearing out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 22,039 miles

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 16 Apr 2019 22,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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OV16 PHF is a 2016 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OV16 PHF, 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 OV16 PHF registered?

OV16 PHF is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is OV16 PHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV16 PHF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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