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A4 WBM

2017 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,131 mi
Last recorded56,131 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford C-max35,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 WBM
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 56,131 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 53,479 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 44,287 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 44,287 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 38,711 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 32,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

under trays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

Fail 19 Jul 2021 32,181 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

under trays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

Pass 9 Jul 2020 27,237 miles

Engine cover fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

Fail 9 Jul 2020 27,237 miles

Engine cover fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Under trays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

Pass 30 Mar 2020

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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 WBM is a 2017 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WBM, 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 A4 WBM registered?

A4 WBM is a 2017 Ford C-max, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is A4 WBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 WBM shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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