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SM16 GXA

2016 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,375 mi
Last recorded90,375 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM16 GXA
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 90,375 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine oil leak (covered)

Fail 18 Mar 2026 90,375 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid level (3.5 (a))

2355517

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

coolant level low

engine oil leak (covered)

Pass 25 Feb 2025 81,320 miles

Nearside Rear slight play suspension?

Nearside Rear tyre perished and worn unevenly 235/55R17

coolant leak signs, level ok

tyre pressure monitor system warning sensor

Fail 25 Feb 2025 81,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight play suspension?

Nearside Rear tyre perished and worn unevenly 235/55R17

coolant leak signs, level ok

tyre pressure monitor system warning sensor

Pass 7 Mar 2024 74,133 miles

Nearside Rear suspension arm slight play

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

both front tyres worn, nearside rear perished 2355517

coolant level below minimum

engine oil leak (undertray damp)

very minor body damages

Fail 7 Mar 2024 74,133 miles

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

coolant level below minimum

engine oil leak (undertray damp)

very minor body damages

both front tyres worn, nearside rear perished 2355517

Nearside Rear suspension arm slight play

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 64,092 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 64,092 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235 55 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 52,601 miles

Offside Front tyre worn, 3 tyre treads perished 2355517

Pass 1 Mar 2021 43,529 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 40,107 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 34,723 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (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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SM16 GXA is a 2016 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel 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 SM16 GXA, 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 SM16 GXA registered?

SM16 GXA is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 5 July 2016.

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