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RT51 BOT

2016 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,957 mi
Last recorded70,957 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRT51 BOT
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 9 Mar 2026 70,957 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 54,664 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 39,935 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 38,682 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

rear pads on limit

Pass 1 Nov 2022 33,889 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 30,114 miles

rear pads wearing low

Pass 28 Oct 2020 26,089 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 22,486 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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RT51 BOT is a 2016 Ford S-max in Blue 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 RT51 BOT, 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 RT51 BOT registered?

RT51 BOT is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 11 June 2016.

Is RT51 BOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RT51 BOT 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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