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YX16 UAU

2016 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

69,418 mi
Last recorded69,418 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX16 UAU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 69,418 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 66,339 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 66,339 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2024 62,705 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 62,704 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 57,767 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 14 Mar 2022 51,699 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 46,552 miles

full under trays fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2021 46,551 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords off and nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

full under trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2020 44,797 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 44,797 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 37,750 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 37,748 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (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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YX16 UAU is a 2016 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YX16 UAU, 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 YX16 UAU registered?

YX16 UAU is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 16 March 2016.

Is YX16 UAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX16 UAU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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