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LA17 SMX

2017 Ford B-max

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,293 mi
Last recorded74,293 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford B-max26,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA17 SMX
MakeFord
ModelB-max
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 74,293 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 74,293 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both O/S & N/S Bulb Incorrectly Fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 71,439 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 67,880 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 67,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 63,808 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 63,808 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 60,283 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 60,283 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 52,207 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 44,327 miles

How Reliable is the Ford B-max?

Based on 614,337 MOT tests across 56,128 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
4,708
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
56,128
On UK Roads
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LA17 SMX is a 2017 Ford B-max in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2017 Ford B-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 26,760 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Ford B-max typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 9 years old, this Ford B-max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LA17 SMX?

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What year was LA17 SMX registered?

LA17 SMX is a 2017 Ford B-max, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is LA17 SMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA17 SMX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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