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SJ66 EEF

2016 Ford S-max

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,966 mi
Last recorded37,966 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ66 EEF
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 37,966 miles

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 37,965 miles

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

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 28,675 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 28,673 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 19,855 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking @ sideewall / shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r outer pad looks approximatly 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine oil level close to minimum

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 13 Jun 2024 19,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cord in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking @ sideewall / shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r outer pad looks approximatly 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine oil level close to minimum

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 19 Jun 2023 12,709 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing some cracking @ both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing some cracking @ both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres measure 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 12,709 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing some cracking @ both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing some cracking @ both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres measure 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 6,449 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4 x tyres slightly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 5,721 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 5,408 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 4,946 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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SJ66 EEF is a 2016 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SJ66 EEF, 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 SJ66 EEF registered?

SJ66 EEF is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 October 2016.

Is SJ66 EEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ66 EEF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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