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YM65 FCA

2016 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,518 mi
Last recorded111,518 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM65 FCA
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 111,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn outer edge 235-55-17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2026 111,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn outer edge 235-55-17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 105,459 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 101,766 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 90,632 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 90,362 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (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 Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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 22 Oct 2021 66,611 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 50,090 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 44,397 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 31,769 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 2mm (min 1.5mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

coolant level below min

oil level below min (Service light on) topped up oil 1 ltr

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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YM65 FCA is a 2016 Ford S-max in Black 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 YM65 FCA, 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 YM65 FCA registered?

YM65 FCA is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 15 January 2016.

Is YM65 FCA safe to buy?

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