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VX16 DMV

2016 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,486 mi
Last recorded125,486 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX16 DMV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 125,486 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 120,829 miles

Offside Rear tyre inner edge has slight wear

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 22 Mar 2024 114,377 miles

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 106,497 miles

under tray fitted.

Pass 18 Mar 2022 92,660 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil weap (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 75,835 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre tread low on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2020 66,371 miles

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

under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 7 Mar 2020 66,371 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 29 Mar 2019 51,809 miles

both front tyres 3mm

Fail 23 Mar 2019 51,363 miles

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres 3mm

rear brakes low

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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VX16 DMV is a 2016 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel 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 VX16 DMV, 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 VX16 DMV registered?

VX16 DMV is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 29 March 2016.

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