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WJ16 JOH

2016 Ford S-max

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

60,666 mi
Last recorded60,666 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ16 JOH
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 60,666 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 60,608 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested no oil on dipstick (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed no oil showing on dipstick (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 56,826 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn more than offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre starting to wear inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2024 53,122 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 48,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 43,395 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 37,563 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 34,001 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 29,404 miles

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

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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WJ16 JOH is a 2016 Ford S-max in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WJ16 JOH, 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 WJ16 JOH registered?

WJ16 JOH is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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