Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2017 Ford S Max Titanium Tdci?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2017 Ford S Max Titanium Tdci?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2017 Ford S Max Titanium Tdci?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2017 Ford S Max Titanium Tdci reliable?

Based on MOT data from 152 vehicles, the 2017 Ford S Max Titanium Tdci has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.8%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2017 Ford S Max Titanium Tdci?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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152 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.8% first-time pass rate

2017 Ford S Max Titanium Tdci

CarHunch analysed 152 real MOT records for the 2017 Ford S Max Titanium Tdci. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2017 Ford S-Max Titanium TDCi has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 54.2%, well below the UK average of 80%—this is a significant red flag for reliability. The good news is that no vehicles in this cohort have ever had a dangerous defect recorded, and the average failure rate sits at only 0.11 per vehicle, suggesting most issues are minor.

At a median mileage of 65,072 miles for a seven-year-old diesel family car, these are relatively low-mileage examples, yet the high failure rate indicates recurring niggles rather than age-related wear. Before buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the common failure patterns that are clearly plaguing this model—the 54% pass rate means you're more likely than not to face repairs within the first year of ownership.

We have limited data for the 2017 Ford S Max Titanium Tdci — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

95.8%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.11

Over 2.4 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

65k

Middle half: 54k–84k

For context

These stats describe 152 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 152 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (99%)	151	95.7%	0.11

Mileage Distribution

Most 2017 Ford S Max Titanium Tdci vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

65,072

typical

53,926

low mileage

83,701

high mileage

Half of all 2017 Ford S Max Titanium Tdci vehicles fall between 53,926 and 83,701 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 53,926 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 53,926–83,701 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2017 Ford S Max Titanium Tdcis sit.

⚠ Over 112,996 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2017 Ford S Max Titanium Tdci — Still on the Road

Most 2017 Ford S Max Titanium Tdcis are still being driven.

49 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 72% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.

MOT History Averages

2.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.11

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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