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DV17 GLJ

2017 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

83,643 mi
Last recorded83,643 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford S-max49,733 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV17 GLJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 83,643 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 72,379 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 72,379 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 63,141 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 63,141 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 53,369 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 53,266 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 43,511 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 43,365 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 43,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 35,993 miles

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

Front Tyres have slight incorrect wear on the inside

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 35,993 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyres have slight incorrect wear on the inside

Offside Front Lower Daytime running light inoperative

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 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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DV17 GLJ is a 2017 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 DV17 GLJ, 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 DV17 GLJ registered?

DV17 GLJ is a 2017 Ford S-max, first registered on 21 April 2017.

Is DV17 GLJ safe to buy?

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