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SJ16 HAB

2016 Ford S-max

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,443 mi
Last recorded76,443 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ16 HAB
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 76,443 miles

The coolant is low!

Fail 28 Feb 2026 76,443 miles

The coolant is low!

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 70,720 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 3 mil replacement recommended

Offside Front tyre on 3-4 mil

Pass 6 Feb 2024 66,243 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 60,727 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Fitted to middle & rear seats ()

Fail 30 Jan 2023 60,726 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Fitted to middle & rear seats ()

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 55,682 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 3-4 mil tread depth

tyre pressure lamp on

Pass 2 Feb 2021 52,566 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 47,787 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 37,973 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 37,964 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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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SJ16 HAB is a 2016 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SJ16 HAB, 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 SJ16 HAB?

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What year was SJ16 HAB registered?

SJ16 HAB is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 23 July 2016.

Is SJ16 HAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ16 HAB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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