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VN65 FCU

2016 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,808 mi
Last recorded79,808 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN65 FCU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 79,808 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 61,113 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 48,058 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 41,560 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2022 41,560 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 23,098 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 6,337 miles

rear most seats folded down

Pass 2 Jan 2020 6,013 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2019 4,595 miles

Rear all seats folded & loaded

trays & covers fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2019 4,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear all seats folded & loaded

trays & covers fitted

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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VN65 FCU 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 VN65 FCU, 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 VN65 FCU registered?

VN65 FCU is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 22 February 2016.

Is VN65 FCU safe to buy?

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