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RF16 HOJ

2016 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,745 mi
Last recorded102,745 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF16 HOJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 102,745 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 102,745 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 93,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 85,927 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 82,266 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 69,494 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

coolant below minimum

positive battery terminal could do with refitting slight movement

Fail 12 Dec 2022 69,494 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

coolant below minimum

positive battery terminal could do with refitting slight movement

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 56,839 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 41,609 miles

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

coolant below minimum

Pass 24 Jul 2019 30,395 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

coolant below minimum

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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RF16 HOJ is a 2016 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RF16 HOJ, 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 RF16 HOJ?

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What year was RF16 HOJ registered?

RF16 HOJ is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is RF16 HOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF16 HOJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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