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EJ17 BFK

2017 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

26,318 mi
Last recorded26,318 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford S-max49,733 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ17 BFK
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 26,318 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake pads wearing low

Fail 23 Jan 2026 26,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread very low, inner edge worn smooth. REPLACE ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pads wearing low

Pass 24 Jan 2025 23,438 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 20,382 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 18,488 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 15,870 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 12,240 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Rear seats not in use.

Vehicle too efficient for diesel meter reading

Pass 15 Apr 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Fail 20 Mar 2020 10,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 To centre row ()

Far rear seats not in use belts not checked

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Too clean for diesel test

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 BFK is a 2017 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EJ17 BFK, 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 EJ17 BFK registered?

EJ17 BFK is a 2017 Ford S-max, first registered on 12 April 2017.

Is EJ17 BFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ17 BFK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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