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SF17 BYV

2017 Ford Freedom

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,879 mi
Last recorded72,879 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Freedom33,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 72,879 miles

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

Offside Front 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 28 Mar 2025 66,727 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 66,637 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 65,023 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt BOTH REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELTS ()

Fail 18 Jul 2024 65,023 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt BOTH REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELTS ()

Pass 10 Jul 2023 55,396 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2023 55,396 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 46,347 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 36,644 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 26,355 miles
Pass 22 May 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 BYV is a 2017 Ford Freedom in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BYV registered?

SF17 BYV is a 2017 Ford Freedom, first registered on 30 May 2017.

Is SF17 BYV safe to buy?

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