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YL65 NHZ

2016 Ford S-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,179 mi
Last recorded64,179 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL65 NHZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 64,179 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 56,191 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 56,149 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bouth side (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bouth side (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 50,528 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 46,660 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 45,783 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 44,369 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 43,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Has a slight bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Has a slight bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear, in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 35,492 miles

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

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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YL65 NHZ is a 2016 Ford S-max in Green 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 YL65 NHZ, 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 YL65 NHZ registered?

YL65 NHZ is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 9 February 2016.

Is YL65 NHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL65 NHZ 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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