2016 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · FL16 XTS

The 2016 Ford S-Max presents a stable and favourable roadworthiness profile. The most recent test on 23 May 2025 at 94,726 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and this clean result follows four consecutive annual or near-annual passes with zero advisories. The maintenance trend is steady with no worsening mechanical faults across the available history. Recorded mileage sits at 94,726 against a ten-year lifespan, equating to roughly 9,473 miles per year and matching typical use for this model. The DVSA data shows 79,815 miles on 22 February 2022, rising to 84,457 by 22 February 2023, then 87,398 on 27 September 2023, 89,214 on 25 May 2024, and 94,726 on 23 May 2025. The step from February to September 2023 reflects a test date shift rather than abnormal accumulation; annual increments stay between 4,000 and 5,500 miles. The record is sparse in faults but clean, showing no gaps beyond the usual test-cycle variation. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and mileage. No tester flagged corrosion, binding calipers, or exhaust emissions issues, yet ten years of service can conceal worn trailing arm mounts or tired dampers not caught in a pass-only test. Verify underbody structural integrity and check for intermittent fluid leaks around the drivetrain during a road trial. Previous owners clearly kept the S-Max to a basic but sufficient test-standard regime, with no skipped MOTs and no deferred consumable failures. That pattern implies reasonable care, though the absence of advisories means wear items like tyres and wiper blades were likely changed outside the test window. Treat the clean record as evidence of compliance, not proof of proactive mechanical overhaul.