2016 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Petrol · M7 LJW
2016 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Nov 2016. Recorded mileage 51,002 miles. MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,002 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M7 LJW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2025
- 51,002 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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M7 LJW MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Ford S-Max (M7 LJW) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
M7 LJW Mileage History
- 18/11/202232,349 mi
- 24/11/202337,877 mi+5,528 mi
- 22/11/202444,452 mi+6,575 mi
- 22/11/202444,452 mi
- 21/11/202551,002 mi+6,550 mi
Average of roughly 6,199 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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