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EJ17 AFU

2017 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,112 mi
Last recorded83,112 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford S-max49,733 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ17 AFU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 83,112 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 83,112 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 74,564 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 65,342 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 65,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2022 48,313 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 37,252 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 30,942 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2020 30,938 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replacement. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 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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EJ17 AFU 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 70%.

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 EJ17 AFU, 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 EJ17 AFU registered?

EJ17 AFU is a 2017 Ford S-max, first registered on 11 April 2017.

Is EJ17 AFU safe to buy?

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