2016 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · 120 ACA
2016 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 110,064 miles. MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2016
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,064 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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120 ACA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2026
- 110,064 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
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120 ACA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Ford S-Max (120 ACA) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 July 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: Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
120 ACA Mileage History
- 18/07/202380,724 mi
- 15/08/202489,019 mi+8,295 mi
- 30/07/202599,365 mi+10,346 mi
- 29/07/2026110,063 mi+10,698 mi
- 30/07/2026110,064 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 9,673 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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