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EF17 RTU

2017 Ford C-max

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,191 mi
Last recorded70,191 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford C-max35,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF17 RTU
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 70,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR TYRE 2023 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE SLIGHTLY PERISHING & CRACKING . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF TYRE WORN LOW ON INNER EDGE.(215-50X17V) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR TYRE 2022 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE SLIGHTLY PERISHING & CRACKING. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 60,726 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning REPLACE A.S.A.P. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 60,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning REPLACE A.S.A.P. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre NSR TYRE HAS TWO NAILS IN TREAD AREA. ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF TYRE EXCESSIVELY WORN ON INNER SHOULDER,CLOSE TO CORDS,REPLACE A.S.A.P.(215-50X17W) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR TYRE PERISHING & CRACKING IN TREAD AREA. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 51,146 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 51,127 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 40,373 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 31,902 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 31,902 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear boot switch inop

Pass 26 Aug 2020 26,634 miles
Pass 23 May 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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EF17 RTU is a 2017 Ford C-max in Red with a 999cc petrol 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 EF17 RTU, 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 EF17 RTU registered?

EF17 RTU is a 2017 Ford C-max, first registered on 31 May 2017.

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