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BT17 OUE

2017 Ford S-max

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,248 mi
Last recorded101,248 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford S-max49,733 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT17 OUE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 101,248 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2025 101,248 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 94,876 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 82,984 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 67,327 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear row of seats nearside seat and seat belt not checked

Fail 16 Nov 2022 67,327 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear row of seats nearside seat and seat belt not checked

Pass 24 Nov 2021 52,554 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Nov 2020 42,432 miles

rear row of seats nearside seat and seat belt not checked

Fail 24 Nov 2020 42,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear row of seats nearside seat and seat belt not checked

Pass 23 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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BT17 OUE is a 2017 Ford S-max in White 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 BT17 OUE, 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 BT17 OUE registered?

BT17 OUE is a 2017 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is BT17 OUE safe to buy?

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