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BW17 RXY

2017 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,471 mi
Last recorded82,471 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford S-max49,733 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW17 RXY
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 82,471 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 68,892 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror indicator lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs scored and corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust system corroding

Pass 14 Jun 2024 60,541 miles

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))

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

Pass 31 May 2023 51,733 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 39,081 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 39,073 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 33,745 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 24,983 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020

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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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BW17 RXY is a 2017 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BW17 RXY, 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 BW17 RXY registered?

BW17 RXY is a 2017 Ford S-max, first registered on 16 July 2017.

Is BW17 RXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW17 RXY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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