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WX16 VBV

2016 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,082 mi
Last recorded26,082 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX16 VBV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 12 Sep 2025 26,082 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 23,902 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 21,542 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 18,718 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 16,850 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 15,488 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 11,433 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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WX16 VBV is a 2016 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WX16 VBV, 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 WX16 VBV?

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What year was WX16 VBV registered?

WX16 VBV is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is WX16 VBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX16 VBV shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WX16 VBV have outstanding finance?

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