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AF16 YHA

2016 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

155,010 mi
Last recorded155,010 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 YHA
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 155,010 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 152,605 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 141,832 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity water in lamp (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 141,769 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut and smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front some imbalance on front brakes

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity water in lamp (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cuts close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 117,778 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2021 92,753 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 92,752 miles

Central Rear Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level just below minimum

Pass 18 May 2020 75,102 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 52,012 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 52,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 YHA is a 2016 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YHA, 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.

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

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