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BL17 VBC

2017 Ford Grand C-max

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

50,736 mi
Last recorded50,736 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Grand C-max42,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL17 VBC
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 50,736 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 40,813 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 39,382 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 39,382 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Sidelight / DRL (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 33,539 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 33,539 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 26,631 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 22,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 22,754 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator insecure side repeater (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 May 2020

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How Reliable is the Ford Grand C-max?

Based on 431,851 MOT tests across 39,255 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
7,433
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
39,255
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,835
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,694
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BL17 VBC is a 2017 Ford Grand C-max in Grey 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 Grand C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 42,220 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 Grand C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,835 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL17 VBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Grand C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 9 years old, this Ford Grand C-max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BL17 VBC registered?

BL17 VBC is a 2017 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 1 June 2017.

Is BL17 VBC safe to buy?

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