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SF16 WRX

2016 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,138 mi
Last recorded86,138 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF16 WRX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 86,138 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2026 86,137 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Apr 2026 86,108 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Jun 2025 77,347 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 77,347 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 66,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 54,645 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear deteriorating, cracks in tread worn on edges and approaching tread limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 54,644 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear deteriorating, cracks in tread worn on edges and approaching tread limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 27 Jun 2022 45,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 37,191 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 34,874 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2020 34,874 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 24,318 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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SF16 WRX is a 2016 Ford S-max in Blue 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 SF16 WRX, 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 SF16 WRX registered?

SF16 WRX is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is SF16 WRX safe to buy?

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