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ET17 AUM

2017 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

44,451 mi
Last recorded44,451 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford S-max49,733 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET17 AUM
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 44,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 40,703 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 40,703 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 37,635 miles

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

Offside rear seat folded down at time of test

Fail 16 Jul 2024 37,635 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Offside rear seat folded down at time of test

Pass 9 Aug 2023 33,525 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 32,901 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Middle row (middle seat) (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2022 28,935 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 24,327 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 24,327 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 18,911 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 18,911 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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ET17 AUM is a 2017 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 ET17 AUM, 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 ET17 AUM?

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What year was ET17 AUM registered?

ET17 AUM is a 2017 Ford S-max, first registered on 14 August 2017.

Is ET17 AUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET17 AUM shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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