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RY09 BEC

2016 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,902 mi
Last recorded98,902 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY09 BEC
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 98,902 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 93,382 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 84,443 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 84,351 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 75,724 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 68,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm 235/55r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 16/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 37/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Apr 2021 55,658 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2020 45,962 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 34,521 miles

emissions not detected - to clean

Fail 20 Apr 2019 34,521 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark on minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

emissions not detected - to clean

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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RY09 BEC is a 2016 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RY09 BEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RY09 BEC registered?

RY09 BEC is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 11 May 2016.

Is RY09 BEC safe to buy?

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