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DK17 VNB

2017 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,727 mi
Last recorded88,727 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford S-max49,733 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK17 VNB
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 88,727 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All 3 seats In The Middle Row ()

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISORY. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 70,812 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All Rear Seats. ()

Pass 3 Nov 2023 61,674 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 49,131 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 38,476 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 28,858 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 28,846 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front zero edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 20,653 miles

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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DK17 VNB is a 2017 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DK17 VNB, 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 DK17 VNB registered?

DK17 VNB is a 2017 Ford S-max, first registered on 15 March 2017.

Is DK17 VNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK17 VNB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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