2016 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · PX66 YGK
2016 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 08 Dec 2016. Recorded mileage 81,768 miles. MOT valid until 08 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,768 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.
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PX66 YGK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/12/2025
- 81,768 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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PX66 YGK 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 (PX66 YGK) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
PX66 YGK Mileage History
- 07/12/202253,741 mi
- 05/12/202362,018 mi+8,277 mi
- 09/12/202470,828 mi+8,810 mi
- 08/12/202581,764 mi+10,936 mi
- 08/12/202581,768 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 9,332 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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