Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2016 Ford S Max Titanium Sport Tdci Auto?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2016 Ford S Max Titanium Sport Tdci Auto?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2016 Ford S Max Titanium Sport Tdci Auto?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2016 Ford S Max Titanium Sport Tdci Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 134 vehicles, the 2016 Ford S Max Titanium Sport Tdci Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 91.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2016 Ford S Max Titanium Sport Tdci Auto?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Ford S Max Titanium Sport Tdci Auto (2016)

134 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.7% first-time pass rate

2016 Ford S Max Titanium Sport Tdci Auto

CarHunch analysed 134 real MOT records for the 2016 Ford S Max Titanium Sport Tdci Auto. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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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.

We have limited data for the 2016 Ford S Max Titanium Sport Tdci Auto — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

91.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.36

Over 3.6 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

79k

Middle half: 64k–92k

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These stats describe 134 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 134 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (99%)	133	91.9%	0.35

Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 Ford S Max Titanium Sport Tdci Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

78,660

typical

63,521

low mileage

91,882

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Ford S Max Titanium Sport Tdci Auto vehicles fall between 63,521 and 91,882 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 63,521 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 63,521–91,882 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2016 Ford S Max Titanium Sport Tdci Autos sit.

⚠ Over 124,040 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2016 Ford S Max Titanium Sport Tdci Auto — Still on the Road

Almost all 2016 Ford S Max Titanium Sport Tdci Autos are 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.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

3.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.36

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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