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AY16 XTV

2016 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,886 mi
Last recorded81,886 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 XTV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 81,886 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2026 81,886 miles

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

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

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

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

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

coolant very low

Pass 7 Mar 2025 72,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 65,094 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 53,107 miles

Covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2022 46,911 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 40,433 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Covers and under trays fitted to this vehicle preventing the full inspection of some components.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres on 2-3mm tread. (225/55R17 103W) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 32,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin in centre of tread 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 25,861 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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AY16 XTV 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 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY16 XTV, 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 AY16 XTV registered?

AY16 XTV is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 7 March 2016.

Is AY16 XTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY16 XTV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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