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WNZ 4556

2016 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,469 mi
Last recorded84,469 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNZ 4556
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 84,469 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 19 Sep 2025 84,469 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 69,613 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 60,224 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 60,233 miles

Central Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 55,209 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 44,415 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 44,415 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 34,685 miles

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

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

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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WNZ 4556 is a 2016 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WNZ 4556, 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

How do I check the history of WNZ 4556?

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What year was WNZ 4556 registered?

WNZ 4556 is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 23 September 2016.

Is WNZ 4556 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WNZ 4556 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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