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SO66 LGL

2016 Ford S-max

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,117 mi
Last recorded56,117 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO66 LGL
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 56,117 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 52,486 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 52,471 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 49,097 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 47,731 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 47,431 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 39,558 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 31,932 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 23,207 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 18,032 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 seats fitted to rear ()

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))

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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SO66 LGL is a 2016 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SO66 LGL, 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 SO66 LGL registered?

SO66 LGL is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 11 September 2016.

Is SO66 LGL safe to buy?

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