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YS65 ULG

2016 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

151,954 mi
Last recorded151,954 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS65 ULG
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 151,954 miles

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

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

oil around engine

Pass 30 Jan 2025 142,421 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all around (5.2.3 (e))

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2024 128,771 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle row of seats ()

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 117,362 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 117,359 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 115,058 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 21,520 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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YS65 ULG is a 2016 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YS65 ULG, 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 YS65 ULG registered?

YS65 ULG is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 26 February 2016.

Is YS65 ULG safe to buy?

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