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WV16 ZTD

2016 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

73,001 mi
Last recorded73,001 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV16 ZTD
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 73,001 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre @ 3mm

Pass 16 Oct 2024 64,305 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 54,415 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 41,425 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 30,791 miles

Items moved to access rear row seats/seat-belts

Pass 12 Nov 2020 27,928 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 27,928 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Items moved to access rear row seats/seat-belts

Pass 1 Jul 2019 17,443 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 17,396 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 16,656 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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WV16 ZTD 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 90%.

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 WV16 ZTD, 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 WV16 ZTD registered?

WV16 ZTD is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is WV16 ZTD safe to buy?

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