2016 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · WK16 SPV
2016 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 May 2016. Recorded mileage 66,617 miles. MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,617 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
WK16 SPV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2026
- 66,617 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
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WK16 SPV 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 (WK16 SPV) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”.
WK16 SPV Mileage History
- 20/09/202345,888 mi
- 19/09/202453,184 mi+7,296 mi
- 11/09/202559,713 mi+6,529 mi
- 11/09/202559,713 mi
- 05/09/202666,617 mi+6,904 mi
Average of roughly 7,005 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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