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P888 TJL

2016 Ford S-max

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,848 mi
Last recorded73,848 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP888 TJL
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 73,848 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside- wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 66,037 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 56,881 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 56,881 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 47,097 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 41,321 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 34,302 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres and devoid of tread on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 28,969 miles

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

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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P888 TJL is a 2016 Ford S-max in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P888 TJL, 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 P888 TJL registered?

P888 TJL is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 25 November 2016.

Is P888 TJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P888 TJL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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