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SH66 VJA

2016 Ford S-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

200,700 mi
Last recorded200,700 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH66 VJA
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 200,700 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 180,954 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 155,655 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 135,302 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 25 May 2023 115,748 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 95,866 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 95,866 miles

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 on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 78,087 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 78,087 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 74,525 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 74,518 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 70,359 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 60,253 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 60,253 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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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SH66 VJA is a 2016 Ford S-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SH66 VJA, 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

How do I check the history of SH66 VJA?

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What year was SH66 VJA registered?

SH66 VJA is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 October 2016.

Is SH66 VJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH66 VJA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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