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WU16 YDF

2016 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

60,184 mi
Last recorded60,184 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU16 YDF
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 60,184 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 57,608 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 54,310 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 54,284 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 49,450 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 42,513 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 37,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 32,151 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jan 2019 26,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm 3mm 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 2mm 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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WU16 YDF is a 2016 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel 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 WU16 YDF, 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

How do I check the history of WU16 YDF?

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What year was WU16 YDF registered?

WU16 YDF is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is WU16 YDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU16 YDF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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