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YT16 PLZ

2016 Ford S-max

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,857 mi
Last recorded92,857 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT16 PLZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 28 Feb 2026 92,857 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 91,234 miles

rear seats folded

Pass 24 Feb 2024 89,436 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 87,561 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 85,285 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 83,290 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 81,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 76,681 miles

Front 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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YT16 PLZ 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 YT16 PLZ, 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 YT16 PLZ registered?

YT16 PLZ is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is YT16 PLZ safe to buy?

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