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BL16 YJR

2016 Ford S-max

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

171,437 mi
Last recorded171,437 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 YJR
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 171,437 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2026 171,437 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 162,457 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 162,450 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 151,353 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 151,353 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 139,020 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 126,407 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 116,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 108,996 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 83,981 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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BL16 YJR is a 2016 Ford S-max in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BL16 YJR, 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 BL16 YJR registered?

BL16 YJR is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 17 June 2016.

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