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EJ17 BTU

2017 Ford S-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,877 mi
Last recorded75,877 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford S-max49,733 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 75,877 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 May 2025 69,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall at rim protector (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2024 62,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear brake discs in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2023 56,226 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2022 48,748 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2022 48,748 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 42,696 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 41,043 miles
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 BTU 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 88.9%.

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 BTU, 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 BTU registered?

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

Is EJ17 BTU safe to buy?

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