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EJ17 BHN

2017 Ford S-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,691 mi
Last recorded77,691 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford S-max49,733 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ17 BHN
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 77,691 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2026 77,691 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 68,255 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 59,200 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 50,408 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 41,858 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 29,601 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2021 29,601 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2020 26,533 miles

Undertrays fitted.

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 BHN is a 2017 Ford S-max in Red 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 BHN, 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 EJ17 BHN?

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What year was EJ17 BHN registered?

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

Is EJ17 BHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ17 BHN 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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