2016 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · SO16 WNB
2016 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 05 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 97,686 miles. MOT valid until 04 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,686 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO16 WNB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2026
- 97,686 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SO16 WNB MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Ford S-Max (SO16 WNB) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SO16 WNB Mileage History
- 22/02/202366,852 mi
- 20/02/202478,187 mi+11,335 mi
- 14/02/202588,385 mi+10,198 mi
- 14/02/202588,405 mi+20 mi
- 09/02/202697,686 mi+9,281 mi
Average of roughly 10,398 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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