Ford S Max Titanium Sport Tdci Auto (2016)
2016 Ford S Max Titanium Sport Tdci Auto
CarHunch analysed 134 real MOT records for the 2016 Ford S Max Titanium Sport Tdci Auto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2016 S-MAX diesel is significantly less reliable than the UK average, with a first-time pass rate of just 70.5% against the national 80%—meaning roughly one in three fail their MOT. The good news is there are no dangerous defects recorded across the 134 vehicles tested, so when failures do occur, they're not safety-critical issues.
At around 77,000 miles on average, these are moderately used family MPVs for their age, and the low advisory count (effectively zero per vehicle) suggests owners aren't facing many emerging problems between test cycles. With an average of 0.36 failures per vehicle, plan for minor repairs when MOT time comes around, and have a pre-purchase inspection carried out to understand the specific condition of any S-MAX you're considering.
What to check before buying a 2016 Ford S Max Titanium Sport Tdci Auto
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 133 | 70.5% | 0.35 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 1 | 71.4% | 2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Ford S Max Titanium Sport Tdci Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2016 Ford S Max Titanium Sport Tdci Auto vehicles fall between 63,521 and 91,882 miles.
2016 Ford S Max Titanium Sport Tdci Auto — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 81 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 95% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
MOT History Averages
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