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YK16 VBD

2016 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,493 mi
Last recorded78,493 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK16 VBD
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 78,493 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 72,755 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 72,754 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 65,913 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 59,745 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 53,669 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 47,650 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 45,231 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 35,232 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))

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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YK16 VBD is a 2016 Ford S-max in Silver 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 YK16 VBD, 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 YK16 VBD registered?

YK16 VBD is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is YK16 VBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK16 VBD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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