2017 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · MH55 ALH

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by the most recent MOT pass on 08 April 2026 at 82,763 miles with no defects recorded. This clean result indicates that the car currently meets all minimum safety and environmental standards. While a failure occurred on 26 April 2025 at 81,819 miles, the immediate pass on the same day suggests the identified issue was minor and rectified quickly without indicating underlying mechanical neglect. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical usage for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,200 miles annually. The data shows a significant period of activity between April 2025 and October 2025, where the car covered 4,479 miles in just six months. The interval between October 2025 and April 2026 shows a more moderate accumulation of 5,423 miles. This regular use suggests the vehicle avoids long periods of standing, which is generally an advantage for preventing components like brake seals and suspension bushings from seizing or perding prematurely. A buyer should focus their in-person inspection on the lower suspension and braking components, as the MOT record shows no recent advisories for wear or corrosion. Given the age and mileage, it is prudent to check the condition of the control arm bushes and the state of the brake discs for surface rust, which the MOT does not always capture. Since the recent tests are clean, the vehicle appears to have been well-maintained, but a physical check of the underbody for structural integrity remains standard practice for this model.