FORD S-MAX2016 · 2.0L Diesel

The 2016 Ford S-Max currently holds a valid MOT pass dated 18 February 2026 at 87,531 miles, following an initial failure that same day at identical mileage with no defects recorded. Earlier DVSA examinations passed without fault on 15 February 2023 at 64,636 miles, 14 February 2024 at 72,519 miles, and 29 January 2025 at 80,706 miles. The vehicle displays a stable roadworthiness trend, showing zero advisories or defects through its recent history. Odometer readings track typical annual use for a decade-old car. The mileage climbed from 64,636 in February 2023 to 72,519 in February 2024, then to 80,706 in January 2025, reaching 87,531 by February 2026. Yearly gains of seven to eight thousand miles signal consistent private motoring rather than harsh fleet cycles. The record remains sparse but spotless, with no test gap beyond thirteen months. A buyer should still commission hands-on checks of age-sensitive components despite the clean MOT ledger. At ten years and 87,531 miles, suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs may harbour incipient wear unseen by annual tests. The February 2026 same-day fail and pass warrants a query to the testing station to confirm no omitted non-mechanical refusal such as plate legibility. Inspect subframe and sill structure for corrosion, and measure tyre tread and wiper blades as consumables approaching limits. Previous keepers evidently met basic statutory maintenance, as consecutive passes without advisory suggest. The solitary failure with no logged defect implies a procedural hiccup rather than deferred mechanical care.