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RV16 JWO

2016 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,160 mi
Last recorded98,160 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV16 JWO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 98,160 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning led unit (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm ( 235-55r17 xl ) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

coolant level low

tpms light on

Pass 14 Mar 2025 84,451 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 72,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 62,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine oil level low required 3ltrs

oil service light illuminated

Pass 10 Mar 2022 52,054 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smears slightly - blade splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust emissions too clean to record

Pass 10 Mar 2021 42,228 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 36,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread remaining/worn on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 29,013 miles

Both rear tyres on 3mm

Engine covers/undertrays

Front brake pads getting low

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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RV16 JWO is a 2016 Ford S-max in Silver 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 RV16 JWO, 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 RV16 JWO registered?

RV16 JWO is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 15 March 2016.

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