MOT Status
ValidMileage
101,928 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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))
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))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Ford S-max?
Based on 1,368,227 MOT tests across 101,843 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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
How do I check the history of YF16 DFA?
You can check the full history of YF16 DFA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
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.
Does YF16 DFA have outstanding finance?
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