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VX16 LKO

2016 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,344 mi
Last recorded83,344 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 83,344 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 77,930 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seats folded down at time of test ()

Fail 3 Feb 2025 77,928 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seats folded down at time of test ()

Pass 2 Feb 2024 69,221 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSF and OSF inner brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR and OSR brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 59,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both front have deep cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear have deep cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 40,646 miles

Covers and under trays fitted

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 40,646 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened Webbing cut (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers and under trays fitted

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 30,469 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm LEFT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 23,026 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 20,016 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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VX16 LKO 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 LKO, 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 LKO registered?

VX16 LKO is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 2 March 2016.

Is VX16 LKO safe to buy?

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