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DY17 CKU

2017 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,860 mi
Last recorded94,860 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford S-max49,733 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY17 CKU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 94,860 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 94,860 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

TPMS light on, but tyres pressure is good.

Pass 4 Jun 2025 87,024 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 83,410 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 75,667 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 75,604 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 64,693 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 53,451 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 53,451 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 3mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 3mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2020 46,546 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 41,174 miles

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

scratches on windscreen

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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DY17 CKU is a 2017 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DY17 CKU, 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 DY17 CKU?

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What year was DY17 CKU registered?

DY17 CKU is a 2017 Ford S-max, first registered on 6 March 2017.

Is DY17 CKU safe to buy?

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