2016 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · CH64 TCH
2016 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 103,299 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,299 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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CH64 TCH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2026
- 103,299 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
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CH64 TCH 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 (CH64 TCH) between December 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
CH64 TCH Mileage History
- 08/12/202248,356 mi
- 14/12/202366,447 mi+18,091 mi
- 19/12/202483,911 mi+17,464 mi
- 19/12/202597,818 mi+13,907 mi
- 30/06/2026103,299 mi+5,481 mi
Average of roughly 15,434 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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