2017 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · EG17 OEF
2017 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 02 Aug 2017. Recorded mileage 89,738 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,738 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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EG17 OEF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/01/2026
- 89,738 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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EG17 OEF MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Ford S-Max (EG17 OEF) between January 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
EG17 OEF Mileage History
- 07/01/202244,913 mi
- 28/01/202356,721 mi+11,808 mi
- 05/02/202468,893 mi+12,172 mi
- 25/02/202580,161 mi+11,268 mi
- 24/01/202689,738 mi+9,577 mi
Average of roughly 11,080 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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