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YY65 UNX

2016 Ford S-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,145 mi
Last recorded87,145 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY65 UNX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 87,145 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 75,043 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 60,794 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 60,725 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 49,276 miles

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

rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jan 2022 38,826 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

engine cover, undershields & outer sill covers fitted

water ingress into offside front repeat indicator

Fail 21 Jan 2022 38,826 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

engine cover, undershields & outer sill covers fitted

water ingress into offside front repeat indicator

Pass 21 Jan 2021 31,184 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 22,966 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 22,966 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

front and rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 25 Jan 2019 13,450 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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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YY65 UNX is a 2016 Ford S-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YY65 UNX, 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 YY65 UNX registered?

YY65 UNX is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 22 January 2016.

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