The FORD S-MAX (2015-19) 5DR MPV 2.0 ECOBLUE DPFR SS 240 EU6 ST-LINE AUTO8 is a sporty, five-door family MPV: roomier and more flexible than a typical hatchback, but easier to live with than a large SUV. It sits in the practical, premium-minded end of the UK people-carrier market. mycarcheck.com has recorded 16 checks across six distinct VINs, a modest sample rather than a complete picture of every S-MAX. In those records, average mileage was 37,000, annual use averaged 9,000 miles, and cars had averaged 1.25 previous keepers. The average private-sale valuation among these checked examples was £19,200. With its lively diesel engine, automatic gearbox and ST-Line styling, this S-MAX suits families needing space for school runs, holidays and regular motorway journeys, while still wanting a confident, car-like drive. It feels more car-like than many people-carriers and offers an alternative to seven-seat SUVs and rivals such as the Volkswagen Sharan.