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DA17 VXS

2017 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,783 mi
Last recorded93,783 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford S-max49,733 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA17 VXS
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 93,783 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 93,765 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 80,699 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm,nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 68,701 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 68,701 miles

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 57,146 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 42,923 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 42,864 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2020 29,091 miles

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

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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DA17 VXS 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 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 DA17 VXS, 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

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What year was DA17 VXS registered?

DA17 VXS is a 2017 Ford S-max, first registered on 26 June 2017.

Is DA17 VXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA17 VXS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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