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W8 RGS

2016 Ford S-max

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,121 mi
Last recorded111,121 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW8 RGS
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 111,121 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both track control arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 99,597 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 99,597 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 83,914 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 83,668 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 67,606 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 50,989 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 33,576 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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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W8 RGS is a 2016 Ford S-max in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W8 RGS, 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 W8 RGS registered?

W8 RGS is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 July 2016.

Is W8 RGS safe to buy?

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