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SC16 EHU

2016 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

90,206 mi
Last recorded90,206 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC16 EHU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 90,206 miles

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Axel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2026 90,206 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Axel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 78,756 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 74,384 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 65,588 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 65,588 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jun 2022 55,361 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear unable to access /inspect child seat and seat belt[ due to wheel chair lift fitted ]

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen badly scored [poor condition ] (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 55,361 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear unable to access /inspect child seat and seat belt[ due to wheel chair lift fitted ]

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen badly scored [poor condition ] (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 43,688 miles

N/S/R Boot Lamp Cluster Damaged

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

Fail 2 Jun 2021 43,688 miles

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

N/S/R Boot Lamp Cluster Damaged

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 34,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on inside tread

Nearside inner tail lamp damaged/broken

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view drivers side badly marked/scored (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 24,483 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scored from defective o/s wiper (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 24,483 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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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SC16 EHU is a 2016 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 SC16 EHU, 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 SC16 EHU registered?

SC16 EHU is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is SC16 EHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC16 EHU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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