2017 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · HT17 WMX
2017 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Jul 2017. Recorded mileage 87,280 miles. MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Jul 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,280 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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HT17 WMX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/12/2025
- 87,280 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HT17 WMX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Ford S-Max (HT17 WMX) between October 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
HT17 WMX Mileage History
- 30/10/202368,836 mi
- 30/10/202368,836 mi
- 20/12/202478,002 mi+9,166 mi
- 21/12/202478,004 mi+2 mi
- 30/12/202587,280 mi+9,276 mi
Average of roughly 8,507 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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