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PX16 WPY

2016 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,233 mi
Last recorded98,233 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX16 WPY
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 98,233 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2025 96,963 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2025 96,945 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen ALL (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 89,643 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5/6mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6/2mm Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 80,861 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 72,808 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 72,631 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 62,879 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

over and under-trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 31 Mar 2021 57,235 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))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

some engine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some engine and under body components

Pass 9 Mar 2020 44,978 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 34,415 miles

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

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

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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PX16 WPY is a 2016 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PX16 WPY, 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 PX16 WPY registered?

PX16 WPY is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 24 March 2016.

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