2016 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · S4 WLR

The vehicle presents a stable maintenance profile with a recent minor setback during the October 2025 inspection. While the car passed its most recent test at 93,073 miles, the failure recorded on the same day indicates a lapse in basic consumable upkeep. The tester flagged an ineffective offside front windscreen wiper and an insecure nearside front battery. These issues, alongside the inability to inspect the nearside rear adult belt due to a child seat, suggest that while the vehicle is mechanically sound, the owner has recently neglected minor non-mechanical maintenance items. Mileage accumulation appears consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 9,000 to 10,000 miles per year. The record shows a steady climb from 62,112 miles in October 2022 to 83,098 miles in October 2024, and finally reaching 93,073 miles by October 2025. This predictable usage pattern suggests regular driving rather than long periods of inactivity, which typically helps prevent issues like seized brake calipers or perished rubber components. The lack of advisories or failures between October 2022 and October 2024 indicates a period of high-quality upkeep. A prospective buyer should focus on the immediate resolution of the items noted in the October 2025 test. Ensure the windscreen wiper motor and blade assembly function correctly and verify that the battery is securely mounted within its carrier to prevent vibration damage. Because the child seat prevented a full inspection of the adult seatbelt, a physical check of the belt webbing and buckle mechanism is necessary to confirm it meets safety standards. Although no structural corrosion or suspension defects were flagged in this period, the transition from a clean record in 2024 to minor failures in 2025 warrants a close inspection of all exterior trim and wiper components.