BW17 SFE

2017 FORD — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
FORD
Year
2017
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
1997 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
18 May 2027 (337 days away)
Last recorded mileage
0 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 69/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2017 Ford has 10 MOT tests on record with a 80% pass rate. The vehicle's age and potential for future repair costs warrant a thorough inspection.

The vehicle shows consistent annual mileage averaging 10,057 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, indicating normal usage.

Things to check

  • Recurring suspension advisories across 7 tests (Jun 2022, Jun 2023, Jun 2024, Jun 2025) suggest ongoing wear.
  • Two unexplained MOT failures (Jun 2025, May 2026) with no defect details provided, raising concerns about past maintenance.
  • The 2017 Ford Diesel has a 3-star Euro NCAP safety rating, which is below average for its time.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2027-05-18, indicating current roadworthiness and no immediate retesting.
  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 10,057 miles/year, suggesting normal and predictable usage.
  • No major recurring failures or dangerous defects recorded in the MOT history.
  • The vehicle has a long history of consistent MOT passes and timely retests after any issues.

Mileage history

Jul 2020: 24,059 mi PASSJun 2021: 30,186 mi PASSJun 2022: 42,841 mi PASSJun 2023: 55,893 mi PASSJun 2024: 69,617 mi PASSJun 2025: 82,616 mi FAILJun 2025: 82,616 mi PASSMay 2026: 94,377 mi FAILMay 2026: 94,377 mi PASS94k59k24kJul 2020May 2026

MOT test history — 8/10 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jun 2020 PASS
ADVISORY COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION
Jul 2020 PASS 24,059 mi None recorded
Jun 2021 PASS 30,186 mi None recorded
Jun 2022 PASS 42,841 mi
ADVISORY Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes starting to perish no play advisory (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jun 2023 PASS 55,893 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Jun 2024 PASS 69,617 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nst trailing arm bush starting to perish and de bond no play advisory (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Osr trailing arm bush starting to perish and de bond no play advisory (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jun 2025 FAIL 82,616 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jun 2025 PASS 82,616 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
May 2026 FAIL 94,377 mi
PRS Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
May 2026 PASS 94,377 mi None recorded

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BW17 SFE, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.