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J25 BCB

2017 Ford C-max

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests30 (25 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,557 mi
Last recorded79,557 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford C-max35,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ25 BCB
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

25 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 79,557 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 36,456 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2025 36,456 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

washer bottle leaking

Pass 29 Apr 2025 72,736 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 64,911 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 59,009 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 51,988 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 31,431 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 31,431 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 45,206 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 26,345 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 26,173 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 7 May 2020 41,462 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 36,848 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 23,584 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 23,584 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 21,102 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 19,122 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 16,228 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 14,050 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 13 Aug 2015 14,050 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 15 Aug 2014 12,614 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 11,586 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 10,369 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 8,406 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 7,652 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 6,926 miles

front wipers poor

Pass 19 Aug 2008 6,527 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 5,783 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 4,197 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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J25 BCB is a 2017 Ford C-max in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J25 BCB, 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 J25 BCB registered?

J25 BCB is a 2017 Ford C-max, first registered on 31 January 2017.

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