2017 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · BT17 LVE
2017 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Apr 2017. Recorded mileage 73,305 miles. MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,305 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BT17 LVE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2026
- 73,305 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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BT17 LVE MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Ford S-Max (BT17 LVE) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BT17 LVE Mileage History
- 23/03/202354,175 mi
- 19/02/202463,629 mi+9,454 mi
- 19/02/202463,629 mi
- 05/03/202566,125 mi+2,496 mi
- 18/03/202673,305 mi+7,180 mi
Average of roughly 6,404 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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