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YR16 AFA

2016 Ford S-max

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,756 mi
Last recorded85,756 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR16 AFA
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 18 Dec 2025 85,756 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 81,510 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 69,830 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 62,659 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 56,408 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 45,430 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 36,936 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 26,524 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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))

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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YR16 AFA is a 2016 Ford S-max in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YR16 AFA, 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 YR16 AFA registered?

YR16 AFA is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 11 March 2016.

Is YR16 AFA safe to buy?

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