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Ford S-MAX

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,997 cc

Y17 BWBMOT history

Y17 BWB is a black diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 24 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 173,248 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

Y17 BWB black Ford S-Max – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford S-Max, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
173,248 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
13,495 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y17 BWB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
S-MAX
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
24 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y17 BWB was last recorded at 173,248 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 11,363 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,885 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
11,363 miles
Average per year
13,495 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,248 miles
  • 2025 – 161,885 miles
  • 2024 – 149,248 miles
  • 2023 – 134,901 miles
  • 2022 – 117,940 miles
  • 2021 – 99,660 miles
  • 2020 – 87,363 miles
  • 2019 – 64,998 miles
  • 2018 – 45,244 miles
  • 2017 – 29,113 miles
  • 2016 – 26,339 miles
  • 2015 – 19,912 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,248 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 22 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,248 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    173,248 miles
    Test number
    198636835595
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail173,248 miles (+11,363)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,248 miles
    Test number
    253477803250
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass161,885 miles (+28)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    161,885 miles
    Test number
    847155998376
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail161,857 miles (+12,609)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,857 miles
    Test number
    341709203265
    • MajorFuel system component leaking injectors (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass149,248 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    149,248 miles
    Test number
    537166423757
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail149,248 miles (+14,347)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,248 miles
    Test number
    286724354382
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass134,901 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    134,901 miles
    Test number
    345507622732
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail134,901 miles (+16,961)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,901 miles
    Test number
    537309157363
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass117,940 miles (+18,280)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    117,940 miles
    Test number
    456543941517
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass99,660 miles (+12,297)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    99,660 miles
    Test number
    622136350581
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Pass87,363 miles (+22,365)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    87,363 miles
    Test number
    388692526694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass64,998 miles (+19,754)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    64,998 miles
    Test number
    779777460103
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. req adjustment (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass45,244 miles (+16,131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    45,244 miles
    Test number
    941722339828
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Centre rear seat belt buckle covers missing

  14. Pass29,113 miles (+2,774)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    29,113 miles
    Test number
    143354838698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,339 miles (+6,427)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    26,339 miles
    Test number
    844541293273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass19,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2016
    Odometer
    19,912 miles
    Test number
    826362945106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y17 BWB

Does Y17 BWB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y17 BWB is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y17 BWB?
The MOT on Y17 BWB is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y17 BWB done?
Y17 BWB was recorded at 173,248 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 13,495 miles a year.
Has Y17 BWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y17 BWB has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y17 BWB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on Y17 BWB find?
Y17 BWB passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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