2016 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · DN16 JYT
2016 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11 May 2016. Recorded mileage 146,474 miles. MOT valid until 04 Oct 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,474 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
DN16 JYT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2026
- 146,474 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
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DN16 JYT 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 (DN16 JYT) between October 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended and cover damaged (7.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”.
DN16 JYT Mileage History
- 02/10/2024112,283 mi
- 02/10/2024112,283 mi
- 30/09/2025129,385 mi+17,102 mi
- 29/09/2026146,218 mi+16,833 mi
- 06/10/2026146,474 mi+256 mi
Average of roughly 17,008 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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