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SF17 BMZ

2017 Ford Freedom

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

206,634 mi
Last recorded206,634 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Freedom33,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF17 BMZ
MakeFord
ModelFreedom
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 206,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner tie rod slight play

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake hose insecure

Offside Front inner tie rod slight play

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 173,382 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 141,285 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe from centre holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 102,754 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule covered in grease (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stopper broken

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule covered in grease (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 101,983 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has a slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule covered in grease (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension bump stopper broken

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has a slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule covered in grease (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Apr 2023 101,968 miles

Emissions unable to be completed zero drift exceeds the limit value (8.2.1.2 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has a slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule covered in grease (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension bump stopper broken

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has a slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule covered in grease (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Mar 2022 62,265 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 35,975 miles

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

engine cover fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2021 35,960 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing excessive cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2020 30,361 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 30,361 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 7,738 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Freedom?

Based on 10,630 MOT tests across 1,470 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
5,364
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
1,470
On UK Roads
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SF17 BMZ is a 2017 Ford Freedom in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2017 Ford Freedom models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 33,462 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Ford Freedom typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 9 years old, this Ford Freedom is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SF17 BMZ registered?

SF17 BMZ is a 2017 Ford Freedom, first registered on 27 March 2017.

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