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AO65 VCY

2016 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,125 mi
Last recorded112,125 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO65 VCY
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 112,125 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 102,607 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 92,579 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 22 Jul 2024 92,576 miles

Front Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative both sides (5.2.3 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 77,790 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 77,789 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 64,600 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 50,644 miles

Offside Rear tyre getting low inner edge and tyre worn unevenly on inner part of tread.

Pass 27 Jul 2020 43,950 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre on 3mm

Offside Rear Tyre tread low on inner edge/tread out of shape

Pass 12 Jul 2019 35,581 miles

Under-trays, sill covers and engine covers fitted. Unable to fully inspect.

Pass 18 Jan 2019 32,755 miles

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

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

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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AO65 VCY is a 2016 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AO65 VCY, 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 AO65 VCY registered?

AO65 VCY is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 23 January 2016.

Is AO65 VCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO65 VCY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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