2017 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · VR13 BYE
2017 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 2017. Recorded mileage 79,669 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,669 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VR13 BYE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
- 79,669 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
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VR13 BYE 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 (VR13 BYE) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2026 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: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
VR13 BYE Mileage History
- 23/07/202465,257 mi
- 17/07/202573,734 mi+8,477 mi
- 21/07/202573,734 mi
- 01/07/202679,669 mi+5,935 mi
- 01/07/202679,669 mi
Average of roughly 7,434 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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