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SJ66 DYP

2016 Ford S-max

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,932 mi
Last recorded98,932 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ66 DYP
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 98,932 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 98,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cuts in tread and inner sidewall exposing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Feb 2025 82,924 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc is lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Measuring about 2/3mm, advise to replace. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Fog lamp does not work.

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Measuring about 2/3mm, advise to replace. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 82,924 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/50R18, also has a cut showing cords. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc is lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Measuring about 2/3mm, advise to replace. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Fog lamp does not work.

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Measuring about 2/3mm, advise to replace. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 65,389 miles

Central Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear rear passenger door and wing have impact/cosmetic damage to bodywork

Fail 15 Feb 2024 65,389 miles

Central Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear rear passenger door and wing have impact/cosmetic damage to bodywork

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 57,632 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 44,803 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 37,382 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 31,167 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 31,167 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 24,184 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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SJ66 DYP is a 2016 Ford S-max in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SJ66 DYP, 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 SJ66 DYP registered?

SJ66 DYP is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 September 2016.

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