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BP17 DFJ

2017 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

167,299 mi
Last recorded167,299 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford S-max49,733 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP17 DFJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 167,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm left on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a flat spot on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 136,240 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 136,238 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 108,676 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 79,902 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 45,099 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 45,098 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 12,435 miles
Pass 19 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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BP17 DFJ is a 2017 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BP17 DFJ, 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 BP17 DFJ registered?

BP17 DFJ is a 2017 Ford S-max, first registered on 27 June 2017.

Is BP17 DFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP17 DFJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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