2016 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · ET16 XLD
2016 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 13 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 80,002 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,002 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ET16 XLD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2025
- 80,002 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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ET16 XLD MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Ford S-Max (ET16 XLD) between June 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
ET16 XLD Mileage History
- 15/06/202362,844 mi
- 10/06/202471,703 mi+8,859 mi
- 10/06/202471,703 mi
- 19/05/202579,987 mi+8,284 mi
- 20/05/202580,002 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 8,887 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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