2016 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · LC65 XWX
2016 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Jan 2016. Recorded mileage 220,714 miles. MOT valid until 06 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 220,714 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
LC65 XWX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 220,714 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC65 XWX 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 (LC65 XWX) between May 2025 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
LC65 XWX Mileage History
- 20/05/2025181,700 mi
- 23/05/2025181,899 mi+199 mi
- 10/11/2025200,324 mi+18,425 mi
- 02/05/2026219,684 mi+19,360 mi
- 08/05/2026220,714 mi+1,030 mi
Average of roughly 40,355 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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