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FM17 UBG

2017 Ford C-max

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,737 mi
Last recorded71,737 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford C-max35,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM17 UBG
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 71,737 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 71,733 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 60,451 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 60,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 46,898 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (both sides) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 34,966 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 25,714 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 18,532 miles

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

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

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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FM17 UBG is a 2017 Ford C-max in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FM17 UBG, 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 FM17 UBG registered?

FM17 UBG is a 2017 Ford C-max, first registered on 18 August 2017.

Is FM17 UBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM17 UBG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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