FORD S-MAX2016 · 2.0L Diesel

The 2016 Ford S-Max presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 10 October 2025 at 73,268 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and this follows three consecutive clean passes in 2022, 2023, and 2024. The vehicle shows no escalating faults, advisories, or recurring mechanical concerns across its documented history. Annual mileage sits at a typical level for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 7,300 miles per year. The records trace a steady climb: 46,909 miles at the October 2022 test, 54,931 in October 2023, 64,089 in October 2024, and 73,268 by October 2025. No abrupt accumulation or unexplained gaps appear between entries. The DVSA data is sparse but clean, with only a single anomalous failure logged on 19 October 2022 at 46,909 miles that carried no recorded defects, immediately followed by a pass on the same day at identical mileage, suggesting an administrative or process error rather than a genuine mechanical fault. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and the absence of any advisory data to confirm wear levels. The tester recorded no corrosion or structural integrity issues, yet a ten-year-old Ford S-Max remains prone to underbody rust and worn rear trailing arm bushes that a clean MOT does not preclude. Verify the 2022 dual-entry anomaly with DVSA before purchase, and confirm in person that the 2025 pass reflects genuine condition rather than lenient assessment. The ownership pattern implied by consistent low annual mileage suggests light use, but standing periods can accelerate rubber perishing and brake caliper binding unseen by the annual test.