2016 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · AF16 AEE

The 2016 Ford S-Max presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent test on 14 May 2025 at 114,684 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Prior to that, the April 2023 and April 2022 tests at 83,210 and 65,175 miles respectively also passed clean. The only blemish in the sequence is a failed test on 7 May 2024 at 99,902 miles, reversed three days later on 10 May 2024 at 99,945 miles with a pass and no defects logged. This suggests the failure was administrative or a trivial fault corrected before re-test, not a serious mechanical defect. Mileage accumulation tracks typical use for a ten-year vehicle. The record shows roughly 18,000 miles between April 2022 and April 2023, then about 16,700 miles to May 2024, and 14,700 miles to May 2025. Annual averages sit near 11,500 miles, matching expected norms. The sparse five-entry history shows no standing periods or abrupt jumps; the owner kept the car in regular service with tests completed yearly. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the age and mileage. No advisories for corrosion or structural integrity appear in the DVLA data, but the S-Max is prone to rear subframe rust by this mileage. The May 2024 fail with no recorded defect warrants a check of the test certificate reason to confirm it was not a concealed emissions or lighting issue. Given the clean pass rate and ordinary mileage, previous keepers appear to have maintained basic statutory testing. The absence of repeated tyre or wiper advisories implies consumables were renewed as needed. Verify service history against the MOT gaps to confirm drivetrain intervals were observed.