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AF17 KTE

2017 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,895 mi
Last recorded94,895 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford S-max49,733 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF17 KTE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 94,895 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced passenger door (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 94,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced passenger door (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 86,830 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 86,830 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 76,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 67,134 miles

undertrays prevent full inspection

Pass 1 Sep 2021 58,374 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All 3 rear seats had a child seat present. ()

Pass 6 Aug 2020 52,023 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 52,023 miles

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords front side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords rear side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the Ford S-max?

Based on 1,368,227 MOT tests across 101,843 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
8,124
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
101,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,089
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,704
Stop lamp not working 10,335
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 9,141
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 9,079
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AF17 KTE is a 2017 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2017 Ford S-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 49,733 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford S-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,089 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF17 KTE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford S-max typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 9 years old, this Ford S-max is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AF17 KTE registered?

AF17 KTE is a 2017 Ford S-max, first registered on 29 March 2017.

Is AF17 KTE safe to buy?

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