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YWK 999

2016 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,135 mi
Last recorded46,135 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWK 999
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 46,135 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 44,229 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 41,845 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 41,845 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2023 38,686 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 35,186 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2021 31,616 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 29,309 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 25,032 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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YWK 999 is a 2016 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel 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 YWK 999, 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

How do I check the history of YWK 999?

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What year was YWK 999 registered?

YWK 999 is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 24 June 2016.

Is YWK 999 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YWK 999 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.

Does YWK 999 have outstanding finance?

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