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EJ17 BYB

2017 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

179,216 mi
Last recorded179,216 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford C-max35,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ17 BYB
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 179,216 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 159,234 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 139,721 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 123,689 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 121,596 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 104,837 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 91,269 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 80,345 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 63,360 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 50,515 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 38,069 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 38,069 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 29,232 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 19,149 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 10,842 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 5,061 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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EJ17 BYB is a 2017 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJ17 BYB, 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

How do I check the history of EJ17 BYB?

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What year was EJ17 BYB registered?

EJ17 BYB is a 2017 Ford C-max, first registered on 26 April 2017.

Is EJ17 BYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ17 BYB shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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