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WV16 FYW

2016 Ford S-max

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,429 mi
Last recorded95,429 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV16 FYW
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 95,429 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2026 91,802 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror repeater lens cracked / damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 80,217 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror lens cracked /damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing/worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 79,998 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror lens cracked /damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing/worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 70,237 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Mar 2023 59,084 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 59,084 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both / replaced (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 48,736 miles

Rear row seat security and seat belts not checked, dog cage fitted in boot.

Pass 5 Mar 2021 40,791 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 37,760 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 31,142 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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WV16 FYW is a 2016 Ford S-max in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WV16 FYW, 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 WV16 FYW registered?

WV16 FYW is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 11 March 2016.

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The MOT history for WV16 FYW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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