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FY17 VLR

2017 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,610 mi
Last recorded57,610 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 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

RegistrationFY17 VLR
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 3 Aug 2026 57,610 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 49,523 miles

Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2024 39,933 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 34,406 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 31,040 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 20,985 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 12,114 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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FY17 VLR is a 2017 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FY17 VLR, 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 FY17 VLR registered?

FY17 VLR is a 2017 Ford S-max, first registered on 4 August 2017.

Is FY17 VLR safe to buy?

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Does FY17 VLR have outstanding finance?

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