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W17 LJW

2016 Ford S-max

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,580 mi
Last recorded96,580 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford S-max52,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW17 LJW
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2026 96,580 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2025 90,099 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2024 82,950 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2022 71,667 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 58,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 49,635 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 39,891 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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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W17 LJW is a 2016 Ford S-max in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2016 Ford S-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 52,213 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 W17 LJW, 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 10 years old, this Ford S-max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W17 LJW registered?

W17 LJW is a 2016 Ford S-max, first registered on 21 December 2016.

Is W17 LJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W17 LJW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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