2016 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Petrol · GK16 ACF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a consistent trend of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test conducted in February 2026 at 70,527 miles resulted in a failure due to an inoperative registration plate lamp and a nearside rear tyre reaching the legal limit. While these issues were rectified to secure a pass, the recurring nature of consumable failures suggests that the owner only addresses faults once they are flagged by the MOT tester. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-mileage family vehicle, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per annum. There is a notable gap in records between September 2019 and March 2020, where the car covered only 62 miles in six months. Since the 2020 test, the usage has become steadier, adding roughly 8,000 miles each year. This low annual mileage is generally positive for the mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine, though it can sometimes lead to accelerated degradation of rubber components and seized brake calipers if the vehicle sits stationary for long periods between services. A buyer should specifically inspect the front braking system, as the record shows thin pads and pitted or scored discs as recently as February 2025 at 64,684 miles. The repeated mentions of tyres worn on the edges in 2024, 2025, and early 2026 indicate potential alignment issues or worn suspension bushes that remain unaddressed. Furthermore, the 2020 advisory regarding underbody shields restricting examination means a physical inspection of the chassis is required to verify structural integrity and ensure no hidden corrosion has developed beneath the plasticwork.