2016 Ford S-Max · 23,099 MOT tests
2016 Ford S-Max reliability
2016 Ford S-Maxs fail 19.8% of first MOT tests, 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 15 S-Max years (23,099 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford S-Maxs: 34.6%)
- 19.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford S-Maxs: 34.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 10% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 60,669
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 23,099
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- 2017 cars: about average for its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 8.1% of tests fail here (29% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 29% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Ford S-Max
Fail rate by area
- Tyres8.1%
- Brakes5.5%
- Lights and electrics4.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.9%
- Suspension0.8%
- Seat belts and airbags0.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.48%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.1%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.47%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.58%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.55%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 1.08%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (19.86%) · Brake pads wearing thin (13.97%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (7.27%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.11%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.47%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (2.67%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Ford S-Max reliable?
2016 Ford S-Maxs fail 19.8% of first MOT tests, 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 15 S-Max years (23,099 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Ford S-Max MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.48% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (3.1% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.47% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Ford S-Max have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Ford S-Max shows 60,669 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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