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YT16 FCF

2016 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,744 mi
Last recorded134,744 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT16 FCF
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 134,744 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 134,737 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 124,187 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 111,716 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jun 2022 105,153 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 105,153 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 98,024 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 92,143 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2020 92,143 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 85,798 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 84,041 miles

Emission limits were tested & met but DSM could not register the result.

Engine & under covers fitted to vehicle.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.50mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.80mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.60mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 84,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Emission limits were tested & met but DSM could not register the result.

Engine & under covers fitted to vehicle.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.50mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.80mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.60mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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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YT16 FCF is a 2016 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YT16 FCF, 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 YT16 FCF registered?

YT16 FCF is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 4 March 2016.

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