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ET66 XLC

2017 Ford S-max

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

145,587 mi
Last recorded145,587 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford S-max49,733 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET66 XLC
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 145,587 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2026 145,582 miles

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

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TOO LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 125,315 miles

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn

Offside Front Inner tyre worn

wind screen chipped

Fail 31 Jan 2025 125,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn

Offside Front Inner tyre worn

wind screen chipped

Pass 26 Jan 2024 109,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 90,763 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 73,615 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 73,370 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45R19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 60,661 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jan 2021 60,619 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2020 48,115 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm also lumpy and uneven

o/s/r tyre worn lumpy and uneven

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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ET66 XLC is a 2017 Ford S-max in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ET66 XLC, 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 ET66 XLC registered?

ET66 XLC is a 2017 Ford S-max, first registered on 26 January 2017.

Is ET66 XLC safe to buy?

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