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AE17 VMU

2017 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,649 mi
Last recorded81,649 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford S-max49,733 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE17 VMU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 30 Oct 2025 81,649 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 74,834 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged 2nd row (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 69,247 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 63,245 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 52,071 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 43,319 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020

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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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AE17 VMU is a 2017 Ford S-max in Silver 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 AE17 VMU, 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

How do I check the history of AE17 VMU?

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What year was AE17 VMU registered?

AE17 VMU is a 2017 Ford S-max, first registered on 7 July 2017.

Is AE17 VMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE17 VMU shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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