2016 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · DJ62 CJP
2016 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 119,108 miles. MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,108 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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DJ62 CJP Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2026
- 119,108 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
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DJ62 CJP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Ford S-Max (DJ62 CJP) between March 2019 and September 2026.
The record contains 8 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
DJ62 CJP Mileage History
- 08/03/201930,674 mi
- 10/03/202047,768 mi+17,094 mi
- 23/03/202163,368 mi+15,600 mi
- 19/01/202282,172 mi+18,804 mi
- 06/02/2023100,848 mi+18,676 mi
- 04/06/2024107,842 mi+6,994 mi
- 01/09/2025115,040 mi+7,198 mi
- 28/08/2026119,098 mi+4,058 mi
- 02/09/2026119,108 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 11,810 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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