2016 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · BK16 HPY
2016 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 100,820 miles. MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,820 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BK16 HPY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/03/2026
- 100,820 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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BK16 HPY MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Ford S-Max (BK16 HPY) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BK16 HPY Mileage History
- 21/03/202376,326 mi
- 18/03/202485,056 mi+8,730 mi
- 14/03/202593,528 mi+8,472 mi
- 20/03/202593,608 mi+80 mi
- 14/03/2026100,820 mi+7,212 mi
Average of roughly 8,216 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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