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BL17 PVA

2017 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,396 mi
Last recorded99,396 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford S-max49,733 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL17 PVA
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 99,396 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 90,321 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2025 90,169 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2024 79,849 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 79,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 69,864 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 58,040 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 47,304 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 47,304 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high dip (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 41,000 miles
Pass 2 May 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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BL17 PVA 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 BL17 PVA, 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 BL17 PVA registered?

BL17 PVA is a 2017 Ford S-max, first registered on 10 May 2017.

Is BL17 PVA safe to buy?

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