2016 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · EU16 FLE
2016 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 36,582 miles. MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,582 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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EU16 FLE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/02/2026
- 36,582 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EU16 FLE 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 (EU16 FLE) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 February 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 (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator botgh (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both side. (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
EU16 FLE Mileage History
- 02/02/202317,560 mi
- 03/02/202423,797 mi+6,237 mi
- 05/02/202423,819 mi+22 mi
- 03/02/202529,948 mi+6,129 mi
- 11/02/202636,582 mi+6,634 mi
Average of roughly 6,288 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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