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AV16 YHB

2016 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,641 mi
Last recorded137,641 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 YHB
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 137,641 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 123,176 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 123,175 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Deep cut on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 108,560 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip In Front Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 91,115 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 70,963 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low in tread on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 53,080 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 53,080 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 25,225 miles

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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AV16 YHB is a 2016 Ford S-max in Black 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 AV16 YHB, 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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What year was AV16 YHB registered?

AV16 YHB is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 9 June 2016.

Is AV16 YHB safe to buy?

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