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BC17 KWU

2017 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,316 mi
Last recorded121,316 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford S-max49,733 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC17 KWU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 121,316 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Apr 2026 121,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Apr 2025 104,607 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 104,204 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 88,732 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 73,162 miles

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged middle row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 73,091 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended middle row, center seat (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged middle row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 58,999 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 42,999 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 29,364 miles

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 KWU is a 2017 Ford S-max in Silver 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 BC17 KWU, 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 BC17 KWU registered?

BC17 KWU is a 2017 Ford S-max, first registered on 27 July 2017.

Is BC17 KWU safe to buy?

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