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FX17 VHB

2017 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,389 mi
Last recorded62,389 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford C-max35,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX17 VHB
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 62,389 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 53,356 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 47,107 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 42,439 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 34,751 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 34,567 miles

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all around (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 30,507 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 27,678 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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FX17 VHB is a 2017 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FX17 VHB, 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 FX17 VHB registered?

FX17 VHB is a 2017 Ford C-max, first registered on 16 March 2017.

Is FX17 VHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX17 VHB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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