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PY65 DYO

2016 Ford S-max

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,012 mi
Last recorded87,012 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY65 DYO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 87,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement toe control arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement toe control arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 73,215 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 72,881 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Michelin 235 50 r 18 101 V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Michelin 235 50 r 18 101 v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 11 Dec 2023 64,588 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 51,450 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 40,956 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 x Rear of vehicle ()

Pass 18 Dec 2020 31,898 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 x Rear of vehicle ()

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 25,455 miles

Secondary bonnet catch sticking

Pass 6 Nov 2018 23,739 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))

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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PY65 DYO is a 2016 Ford S-max in White with a 1,999cc petrol 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 PY65 DYO, 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 PY65 DYO registered?

PY65 DYO is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 29 January 2016.

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