MOT Status
ValidMileage
70,872 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF Worn on edge / Inner (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Utmost rear x2 ()
Under-tray & engine cover hinder view to some testable items
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Utmost rear x2 ()
Under-tray & engine cover hinder view to some testable items
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BW17 XEF is a 2017 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 BW17 XEF, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of BW17 XEF?
You can check the full history of BW17 XEF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was BW17 XEF registered?
BW17 XEF is a 2017 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 June 2017.
Is BW17 XEF safe to buy?
The MOT history for BW17 XEF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BW17 XEF have outstanding finance?
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