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YR16 XOW

2016 Ford S-max

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

47,657 mi
Last recorded47,657 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR16 XOW
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 47,657 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise immediate attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 39,509 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) all rear seats ()

Fail 5 Dec 2024 39,508 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) all rear seats ()

Pass 6 Dec 2023 32,414 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 27,705 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 19,537 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 17,559 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 14,666 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 12,168 miles

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

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

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 XOW is a 2016 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol 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 YR16 XOW, 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 XOW registered?

YR16 XOW is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 26 April 2016.

Is YR16 XOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR16 XOW 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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