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BW66 YDD

2016 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,273 mi
Last recorded39,273 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW66 YDD
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 39,273 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 39,273 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 34,263 miles

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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to markers 235 55 R 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to markers 235 55 R 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective moisture in unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to markers 235 55 R 17 also perishing on the side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 34,263 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to markers 235 55 R 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to markers 235 55 R 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective moisture in unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to markers 235 55 R 17 also perishing on the side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 27,971 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 20,275 miles

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Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Nov 2021 14,662 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 Nov 2020 9,837 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 7,338 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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BW66 YDD 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 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 BW66 YDD, 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 BW66 YDD registered?

BW66 YDD is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 December 2016.

Is BW66 YDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW66 YDD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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