2016 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · ET16 YDC
2016 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30/06/2016. Recorded mileage 85,238 miles. MOT valid until 15/08/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,238 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1997cc
ET16 YDC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2026
- 85,238 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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ET16 YDC Mileage History
- 31/07/202357,656 mi
- 31/07/202357,656 mi
- 30/07/202465,763 mi+8,107 mi
- 18/07/202575,177 mi+9,414 mi
- 14/08/202685,238 mi+10,061 mi
Average of roughly 9,075 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
ET16 YDC 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 (ET16 YDC) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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