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Y8 NRB

2016 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

169,467 mi
Last recorded169,467 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 NRB
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 169,467 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 169,467 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 151,751 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 stone chips that are just below 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 151,751 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 stone chips that are just below 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 134,106 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

Front brake pads are more than half worn / getting low

Pass 7 Jun 2022 109,301 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

Pass 19 May 2021 88,979 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

Fail 19 May 2021 88,979 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 76,913 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing on the edges

Engine covers under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in the screen

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

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

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

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

Rear brake pads are getting low

Pass 11 Jun 2019 57,002 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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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Y8 NRB 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 70%.

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 Y8 NRB, 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 Y8 NRB registered?

Y8 NRB is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 20 June 2016.

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