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A3 DRL

2017 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,328 mi
Last recorded28,328 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford C-max35,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 DRL
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 28,328 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs and with slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 26,622 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 24,339 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 21,760 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 17,252 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 17,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Nov 2020 13,563 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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A3 DRL is a 2017 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A3 DRL, 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

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What year was A3 DRL registered?

A3 DRL is a 2017 Ford C-max, first registered on 13 November 2017.

Is A3 DRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 DRL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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