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SF17 BYT

2017 Ford Freedom

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,906 mi
Last recorded86,906 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Freedom33,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF17 BYT
MakeFord
ModelFreedom
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 86,906 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

Fail 24 Oct 2025 86,096 miles

Nearside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm MIDDLE OUTER (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm MIDDLE OUTER (7.1.2 (b))

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

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 76,567 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged rear cover (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 67,761 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 67,761 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 55,200 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 55,200 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 48,608 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 48,608 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm excessively worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 36,679 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/16 96h (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2020

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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 BYT is a 2017 Ford Freedom in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF17 BYT registered?

SF17 BYT is a 2017 Ford Freedom, first registered on 12 April 2017.

Is SF17 BYT safe to buy?

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