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AF16 YDV

2016 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,236 mi
Last recorded79,236 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 YDV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 79,236 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 68,620 miles

Covers and vehicle under shields fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2024 68,620 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Covers and vehicle under shields fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 57,175 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear OS lamp damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2022 47,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rims area (Buckled) (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (Smears) (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (Smears) (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 36,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rims area (Damaged/Buckled) (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (3mm), Wearing out on the outer edges area (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (Corroded) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (Corroded) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 21,054 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2020 21,054 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 14,597 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

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

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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AF16 YDV is a 2016 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF16 YDV, 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 AF16 YDV registered?

AF16 YDV is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is AF16 YDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF16 YDV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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