2016 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · NX66 PNF
2016 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 10 Oct 2016. Recorded mileage 107,064 miles. MOT expired on 29 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,064 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NX66 PNF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
- 107,064 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
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NX66 PNF 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 (NX66 PNF) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2025 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: Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
NX66 PNF Mileage History
- 25/09/202387,393 mi
- 11/10/202387,554 mi+161 mi
- 14/10/202494,772 mi+7,218 mi
- 20/10/2025107,051 mi+12,279 mi
- 30/10/2025107,064 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 9,376 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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