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BC17 BKF

2017 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,498 mi
Last recorded78,498 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford S-max49,733 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC17 BKF
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 78,498 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 70,064 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 62,956 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 62,955 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 51,940 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 41,032 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 33,985 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 33,984 miles

Central Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 28,828 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 28,827 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth split on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 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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BC17 BKF is a 2017 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BC17 BKF, 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.

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What year was BC17 BKF registered?

BC17 BKF is a 2017 Ford S-max, first registered on 18 July 2017.

Is BC17 BKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC17 BKF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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