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A4 PHT

2017 Ford C-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,264 mi
Last recorded43,264 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford C-max35,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 PHT
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 43,264 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 43,264 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 40,747 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 36,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing/cracking on outer sidewall & treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding on extreme inside & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding on extreme inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 31,209 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres slightly worn inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2022 26,872 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 23,244 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 20,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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A4 PHT is a 2017 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,997cc 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 A4 PHT, 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 A4 PHT registered?

A4 PHT is a 2017 Ford C-max, first registered on 3 March 2017.

Is A4 PHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 PHT 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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