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YE16 WTM

2016 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,185 mi
Last recorded80,185 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE16 WTM
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 80,185 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 72,474 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 64,303 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 53,609 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 43,619 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 37,731 miles

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

nearside rear tyre low on tread 4.3/4.9/4.3mm

nearside and offside rear tyre tread structure starting to fail/failed on inner and outer tread edges

Pass 19 Aug 2019 32,054 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 31,928 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coolant level low

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2019 31,928 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coolant level low

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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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YE16 WTM is a 2016 Ford S-max in Blue 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 YE16 WTM, 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 YE16 WTM registered?

YE16 WTM is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 16 May 2016.

Is YE16 WTM safe to buy?

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