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P23 KWS

2016 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,350 mi
Last recorded101,350 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP23 KWS
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 101,350 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2nd row ()

Fail 29 Apr 2026 101,315 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/50/18y xl (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2nd row ()

Pass 28 Apr 2025 89,189 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2nd row ()

Pass 2 May 2024 79,983 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 79,983 miles

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

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))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 78,080 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 74,230 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 74,230 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 60,512 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 44,461 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 44,459 miles

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire back of engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2019 30,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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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P23 KWS is a 2016 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel 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 P23 KWS, 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

How do I check the history of P23 KWS?

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What year was P23 KWS registered?

P23 KWS is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is P23 KWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P23 KWS 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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