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WV66 UTE

2016 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,883 mi
Last recorded80,883 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV66 UTE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 80,883 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 76,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on inner shoulder and tyre is also out of shape 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner shoulder and tyre is out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level low

Pass 12 Sep 2024 70,395 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 70,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 64,890 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18 97v (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level low

Pass 12 Sep 2022 56,011 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 46,784 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertray oily

Pass 11 Sep 2020 41,728 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges 235/50/18 97v

undertray oily

Pass 30 Aug 2019 32,987 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 32,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/50/18 101w xl (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE ON INNER SHOULDER (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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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WV66 UTE is a 2016 Ford S-max in Black 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 WV66 UTE, 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 WV66 UTE registered?

WV66 UTE is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 15 September 2016.

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