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OV16 PLX

2016 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,349 mi
Last recorded87,349 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV16 PLX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 3 Jan 2026 87,349 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 80,083 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 71,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 59,446 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 47,963 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 38,967 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 32,887 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 25,677 miles

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 PLX is a 2016 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PLX, 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 PLX registered?

OV16 PLX is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 22 April 2016.

Is OV16 PLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV16 PLX shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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