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YE16 XAR

2016 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,983 mi
Last recorded82,983 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 12 Nov 2025 82,983 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 76,889 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 72,010 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))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 67,182 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 53,238 miles

Offside Front fog light lenz shattered had smallhole

Pass 16 Nov 2020 36,993 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 24,459 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 23,847 miles

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

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 18 Sep 2018 16,616 miles

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 XAR 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 100%.

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 XAR, 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 YE16 XAR registered?

YE16 XAR is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 May 2016.

Is YE16 XAR safe to buy?

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