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SF17 BWA

2017 Ford Freedom

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,180 mi
Last recorded120,180 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Freedom33,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF17 BWA
MakeFord
ModelFreedom
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 120,180 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 106,380 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 106,380 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 95,091 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 90,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cut to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 90,429 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting rubber snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cut to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 74,423 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 74,423 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 52,956 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 39,566 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 24,252 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn on edge

Offside Front Inner tyre worn on edge

Fail 14 Feb 2018 24,115 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn on edge

Offside Front Inner tyre worn on edge

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 BWA is a 2017 Ford Freedom in Silver 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 BWA registered?

SF17 BWA is a 2017 Ford Freedom, first registered on 1 March 2017.

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