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EJ17 BTE

2017 Ford S-max

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,172 mi
Last recorded89,172 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford S-max49,733 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ17 BTE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 89,172 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 74,092 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 62,946 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

test able items covered by under trays

Pass 23 Mar 2023 49,078 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 49,078 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 39,187 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 28,004 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 23,967 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))

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 BTE is a 2017 Ford S-max in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BTE, 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 BTE registered?

EJ17 BTE is a 2017 Ford S-max, first registered on 13 April 2017.

Is EJ17 BTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ17 BTE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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