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J500 SPA

2017 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,688 mi
Last recorded175,688 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford C-max35,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 SPA
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 175,688 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 175,688 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 28 Oct 2025 155,362 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 136,119 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

offside and nearside rear trailing bushes split

Pass 28 Mar 2025 127,760 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 127,760 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 111,855 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 105,379 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust heat shields insecure

offside and nearside rear trailing front bushes becoming very perished and de-laminated

Pass 28 May 2024 89,219 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 66,551 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 65,334 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 65,334 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 58,930 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 52,199 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 52,199 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 43,295 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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J500 SPA is a 2017 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 J500 SPA, 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 J500 SPA registered?

J500 SPA is a 2017 Ford C-max, first registered on 25 October 2017.

Is J500 SPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J500 SPA shows 16 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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