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EP17 EKM

2017 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,529 mi
Last recorded68,529 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford S-max49,733 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP17 EKM
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 68,529 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 60,165 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 60,165 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 52,492 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 43,546 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 38,957 miles

Rear seats folded away - rear seat-belts and buckles not tested

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Fail 19 Aug 2022 38,956 miles

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

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

Rear Outer brake pads becoming low

Rear seats folded away - rear seat-belts and buckles not tested

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 19 Aug 2021 30,431 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 30,431 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread below 1.6 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread below 1.6 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2020 20,667 miles

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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EP17 EKM is a 2017 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EP17 EKM, 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

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What year was EP17 EKM registered?

EP17 EKM is a 2017 Ford S-max, first registered on 22 August 2017.

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