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DS17 FHB

2017 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

84,941 mi
Last recorded84,941 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford S-max49,733 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS17 FHB
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 84,941 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 76,726 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 76,718 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 12 Apr 2025 76,456 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 73,691 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 52,085 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 41,783 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 34,524 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 26,566 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 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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DS17 FHB is a 2017 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DS17 FHB, 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 DS17 FHB registered?

DS17 FHB is a 2017 Ford S-max, first registered on 22 April 2017.

Is DS17 FHB safe to buy?

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