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YL16 CSX

2016 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,489 mi
Last recorded119,489 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL16 CSX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 119,489 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2026 119,489 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 122,162 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 122,162 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 101,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre rubber stepping on inner edge of tread

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

Offside Rear tyre rubber stepping on inner edge of tread

Fail 2 Jul 2024 101,003 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre rubber stepping on inner edge of tread

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

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

Offside Rear tyre rubber stepping on inner edge of tread

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 87,613 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 87,613 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 73,478 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 60,253 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 53,389 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 38,232 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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YL16 CSX is a 2016 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YL16 CSX, 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 YL16 CSX registered?

YL16 CSX is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 23 June 2016.

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The MOT history for YL16 CSX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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