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VE65 FHS

2016 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

69,981 mi
Last recorded69,981 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE65 FHS
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 69,981 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 61,010 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge feathering (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 50,897 miles

Offside Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Sep 2023 42,280 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Fitted in nearside and offside rear

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 32,821 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 25,641 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Sep 2020 20,772 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 20,772 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 15,347 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 13,897 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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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VE65 FHS is a 2016 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VE65 FHS, 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 VE65 FHS?

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What year was VE65 FHS registered?

VE65 FHS is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 27 January 2016.

Is VE65 FHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE65 FHS shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VE65 FHS have outstanding finance?

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