2016 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · FL16 LXW
2016 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 149,466 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jun 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,466 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FL16 LXW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2025
- 149,466 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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FL16 LXW 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 (FL16 LXW) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
FL16 LXW Mileage History
- 21/06/202290,780 mi
- 21/06/202290,781 mi+1 mi
- 13/06/2023111,786 mi+21,005 mi
- 29/05/2024128,099 mi+16,313 mi
- 20/06/2025149,466 mi+21,367 mi
Average of roughly 19,574 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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