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YF16 DFA

2016 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,928 mi
Last recorded101,928 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF16 DFA
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 101,928 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2026 101,928 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 96,920 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 91,079 miles

Engine coolant level low

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners hanging from internal mirror

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Tyre also wearing unevenly/stepped and sidewall perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Tyre also wearing unevenly/stepped and sidewall perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 84,992 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 80,410 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Aug 2022 80,410 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jun 2021 71,677 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 63,965 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 50,112 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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YF16 DFA is a 2016 Ford S-max in Grey 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 YF16 DFA, 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 YF16 DFA registered?

YF16 DFA is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 6 July 2016.

Is YF16 DFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF16 DFA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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