2016 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · YN16 OKZ

The vehicle currently presents as roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on March 7 2026 at 87,449 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is improving, as the vehicle has transitioned from a period of immediate failures to consecutive clean passes. While the previous history indicates issues requiring rectification, the recent data suggests that the current owner is now proactive in addressing identified faults to ensure the vehicle meets testing standards. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,745 miles per year. Between March 2024 and March 2025, the car covered 9,026 miles, followed by another 3,120 miles in the year leading up to the March 2026 test. This steady usage suggests regular short-distance trips rather than long periods of stagnation, which is generally beneficial for preventing the degradation of rubber components and the-seizing of mechanical linkages within the braking system. The recorded failures in March 2024 and March 2025 indicate that components previously required attention, though were addressed immediately following the test. Since the specific reasons for these failures were not detailed in the provided summary, a physical inspection must focus on the condition of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake lines. Given the age of the S-Max, a buyer should also check for signs of corrosion on the structural mounting points and the integrity of the exhaust system to ensure that the recent passes have not masked underlying structural wear.