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WH16 BWN

2016 Ford S-max

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

189,935 mi
Last recorded189,935 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH16 BWN
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 189,935 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))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 172,485 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 172,485 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Coolant leak coolant bottle empty ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 146,604 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2023 146,604 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2022 121,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Out of shape on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Out of shape on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 121,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Out of shape on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Out of shape on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant below minimum mark

Pass 6 Aug 2021 95,083 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 94,719 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 70,374 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear of rear seats not in use ()

Fail 30 Jul 2020 70,167 miles

Seat belt buckle damaged centre rear catch damaged and inoperative (7.1.2 (d))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended stop and rear fog connections faulty (4.10 (c) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split and perished on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear of rear seats not in use ()

Pass 7 Aug 2019 51,181 miles

TPMS lamp on

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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WH16 BWN is a 2016 Ford S-max in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WH16 BWN, 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 WH16 BWN registered?

WH16 BWN is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 6 August 2016.

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