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YP16 UOW

2016 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,340 mi
Last recorded94,340 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP16 UOW
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 94,340 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 84,618 miles

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

Front both tyres wearing on edges

Rear 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))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 77,798 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 72,447 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone front pivot bush split and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone front pivot bush split and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 72,447 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth Auto pedal rubber worn smooth and through to metal. (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone front pivot bush split and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone front pivot bush split and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 67,239 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 63,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x4 ()

Pass 17 Feb 2020 61,388 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre tread ()

Pass 1 Mar 2019 54,350 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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YP16 UOW is a 2016 Ford S-max in Grey 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 YP16 UOW, 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 YP16 UOW registered?

YP16 UOW is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 17 May 2016.

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