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C21 BRU

2017 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,547 mi
Last recorded66,547 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford S-max49,733 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 BRU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 66,547 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge and started to crack.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted on.

Pass 13 Sep 2024 62,137 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 57,773 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 52,612 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 45,372 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 45,372 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 39,683 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 35,967 miles

Front bumper damaged

under vehicle covered in mud

Fail 13 Mar 2020 35,966 miles

Brake performance not tested tyres (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster has no effect (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster has no effect (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Front bumper damaged

under vehicle covered in mud

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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C21 BRU is a 2017 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C21 BRU, 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 C21 BRU?

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What year was C21 BRU registered?

C21 BRU is a 2017 Ford S-max, first registered on 11 April 2017.

Is C21 BRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C21 BRU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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