2016 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · M5 VVY
2016 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 24 May 2016. Recorded mileage 73,925 miles. MOT expired on 07 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,925 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M5 VVY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2025
- 73,925 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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M5 VVY MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Ford S-Max (M5 VVY) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
M5 VVY Mileage History
- 07/11/202254,525 mi
- 07/11/202254,534 mi+9 mi
- 06/11/202360,854 mi+6,320 mi
- 06/11/202467,400 mi+6,546 mi
- 06/11/202573,925 mi+6,525 mi
Average of roughly 6,470 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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