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JT04 BAX

2017 Ford S-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,126 mi
Last recorded89,126 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford S-max49,733 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJT04 BAX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 89,126 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2026 173,124 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2026 173,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2025 82,301 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 159,717 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 68,703 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 145,027 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 145,027 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 53,337 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 127,191 miles

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2022 40,637 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 111,021 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 30,799 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 97,585 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 27 Oct 2020 25,073 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 25,073 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 92,165 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 92,132 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 83,054 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 67,354 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 51,618 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 51,618 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 36,511 miles

child seat installed

covers top and bottom

Pass 3 Feb 2015 26,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Feb 2015 26,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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JT04 BAX is a 2017 Ford S-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JT04 BAX, 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 JT04 BAX registered?

JT04 BAX is a 2017 Ford S-max, first registered on 13 November 2017.

Is JT04 BAX safe to buy?

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