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AF17 FCU

2017 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,907 mi
Last recorded81,907 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford S-max49,733 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF17 FCU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 81,907 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 81,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing both edges smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 70,257 miles

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

offside front suspension arm front bush is perishing

Fail 20 Feb 2025 70,212 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

offside front suspension arm front bush is perishing

Pass 9 Feb 2024 58,606 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 47,137 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 47,137 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 37,034 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 27,862 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner & outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 21,474 miles

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

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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AF17 FCU is a 2017 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AF17 FCU, 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 AF17 FCU registered?

AF17 FCU is a 2017 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is AF17 FCU safe to buy?

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