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253 GLH

2017 Ford C-max

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

21,692 mi
Last recorded21,692 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford C-max35,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration253 GLH
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 21,692 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 21,561 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 21,561 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 21,495 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 21,123 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 19,234 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 17,722 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 16,826 miles

How Reliable is the Ford C-max?

Based on 1,804,249 MOT tests across 138,182 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
6,471
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
138,182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,824
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12,616
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,841
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253 GLH is a 2017 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Ford C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 35,295 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,824 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 253 GLH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 9 years old, this Ford C-max is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 253 GLH?

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What year was 253 GLH registered?

253 GLH is a 2017 Ford C-max, first registered on 5 July 2017.

Is 253 GLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 253 GLH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 253 GLH have outstanding finance?

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