MOT Status
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98,427 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged Leaking (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge middle (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Coolant below minimum
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
All rear seat belts not checked due to child seats being fitted
No emissions printout below (0.00)
rear brake pads wearing thin
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 235/55R17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235.55.17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235.55.17 and nail (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X 3
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
How Reliable is the Ford S-max?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YL65 VLD is a 2016 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 YL65 VLD, 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 YL65 VLD registered?
YL65 VLD is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 26 January 2016.
Is YL65 VLD safe to buy?
The MOT history for YL65 VLD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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