2017 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · CE17 LBV

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a recent shift toward reactive repairs regarding consumable components. While the most recent test in March 2026 at 79,652 miles passed, the entries for thin rear brake pads and deteriorating tyre condition across all four corners indicate a departure from the clean records seen in 2023 and 2024. This suggests the current owner is now only addressing faults as they approach failure thresholds rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a typical family-use-case vehicle, averaging approximately 8,850 miles per year over the life of the 2017-registration. There is a clear period of stable operation between March 2022 and March 2024 where the vehicle achieved consecutive clean passes with no defects recorded. However, the jump of 7,863 miles between March 2025 and March 2026 shows a slight increase in annual usage which correlates with the sudden appearance of multiple tyre and brake issues in the latest inspection. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system, as the record shows a recurring history of thin pads dating back to 2021. The tester flagged thin rear pads in 2026, so the rear discs should be checked for uneven wear or scoring caused by prolonged use. The history of perishing rubber and sidewall damage across 2020, 2025, and 2026 suggests the tyres may be reaching the end of age rather than just tread, necessitating a check for dry cracking in the sidewalls.