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EJ17 BWY

2017 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

36,900 mi
Last recorded36,900 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford S-max49,733 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 36,900 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2024 32,487 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 24,981 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 19,232 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 15,991 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

unable to check third row seats and seat belts

Fail 1 May 2021 15,991 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

unable to check third row seats and seat belts

Pass 20 May 2020 14,372 miles
Pass 16 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 BWY is a 2017 Ford S-max in Blue 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 BWY, 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 BWY registered?

EJ17 BWY is a 2017 Ford S-max, first registered on 25 April 2017.

Is EJ17 BWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ17 BWY 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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