2016 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · X7 XHH

The 2016 Ford S-Max presents a stable and clean roadworthiness profile. The most recent test on 19 September 2025 at 83,714 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and this follows four consecutive annual passes with zero advisories. The maintenance trend is steady with no worsening or recurring mechanical faults across the five-year DVSA history. Annual mileage averages 8,371 against the vehicle's ten-year life, a typical figure for this age of people carrier. The records show smooth, linear accumulation: 54,910 miles in September 2021, 62,682 in September 2022, 71,149 in September 2023, 79,986 in September 2024, and 83,714 in September 2025. No gaps or sudden jumps appear. The clean sheet at every test suggests the previous owners kept basic consumable and structural upkeep current rather than deferring work. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection despite the unblemished record. The S-Max is known for rear suspension bush wear and front coil spring fracture by this mileage, neither of which a pass with no advisories rules out if the tester found them within tolerance. Check brake disc thickness and caliper operation, as binding or corroded components can develop between annual tests. Examine underside structural integrity for corrosion around sills and subframes, given the vehicle is now a decade old. Verify the exhaust emissions system and tyre sidewall condition in person. The MOT history implies disciplined ownership, but a fault-free printout is a snapshot, not a guarantee of component life remaining.