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A23 MAE

2017 Ford C-max

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

32,995 mi
Last recorded32,995 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford C-max35,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 MAE
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 32,995 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 32,995 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2025 19,069 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 18,376 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 17,093 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 15,681 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 13,918 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 12,069 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outside sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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A23 MAE is a 2017 Ford C-max in Red 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 A23 MAE, 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.

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What year was A23 MAE registered?

A23 MAE is a 2017 Ford C-max, first registered on 1 September 2017.

Is A23 MAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 MAE 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.

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