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GX17 VLP

2017 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,169 mi
Last recorded79,169 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford C-max35,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX17 VLP
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 79,169 miles

both rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

check rear inner brake pads

front exhaust heat shield cracked

nearside front wheel and nearside rear wheel- inner rims slightly distorted

offside front tyre tread starting to wear on inner edge

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 21 Mar 2025 70,526 miles

nearside front wheel and nearside rear wheel- inner rims slightly distorted

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 26 Mar 2024 63,567 miles

front brake pads wearing low

nearside front wheel and nearside rear wheel- inner rims slightly distorted

small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 20 Mar 2024 63,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front brake pads wearing low

nearside front wheel and nearside rear wheel- inner rims slightly distorted

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 13 Mar 2023 55,319 miles

both front tyre treads starting to wear on edges

nearside front wheel- inner rim slight damage

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 1.6mm and outer edge worn low

offside front wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 15 Mar 2022 46,966 miles

nearside front wheel inner rim slight damage

small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 15 Mar 2022 46,966 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

nearside front wheel inner rim slight damage

offside rear wheel bearing slight noise

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 19 Mar 2021 38,602 miles

nearside front tyre tread worn to 2mm and inner edge worn low

nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise

offside front tyre tread worn to 3mm and inner edge worn low

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 16 Mar 2020 29,882 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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GX17 VLP is a 2017 Ford C-max in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 GX17 VLP, 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 GX17 VLP?

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What year was GX17 VLP registered?

GX17 VLP is a 2017 Ford C-max, first registered on 21 March 2017.

Is GX17 VLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX17 VLP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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