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GU17 VPA

2017 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,037 mi
Last recorded62,037 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford C-max35,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU17 VPA
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 62,037 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres have light perishing on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 56,438 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 50,376 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 44,781 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 40,569 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 37,305 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 32,009 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 32,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and bulge/flat spot in tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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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GU17 VPA is a 2017 Ford C-max in Blue with a 999cc petrol 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 GU17 VPA, 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 GU17 VPA registered?

GU17 VPA is a 2017 Ford C-max, first registered on 14 July 2017.

Is GU17 VPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU17 VPA 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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