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SB16 HSE

2016 Ford S-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,069 mi
Last recorded44,069 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB16 HSE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 18 Feb 2025 44,069 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))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 39,623 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 34,571 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 29,728 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 25,038 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 22,697 miles

tyre getting low low tread

Pass 4 Mar 2019 17,563 miles

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

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

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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SB16 HSE is a 2016 Ford S-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 SB16 HSE, 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 SB16 HSE registered?

SB16 HSE is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 11 March 2016.

Is SB16 HSE safe to buy?

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