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L5 ADS

2017 Ford C-max

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,752 mi
Last recorded79,752 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford C-max35,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 ADS
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 79,752 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 76,492 miles

coolant level

n/s rear tyre incorrectly fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2022 60,003 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2021 45,972 miles

coolant level

Fail 13 Aug 2021 45,972 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level

Pass 12 Aug 2020 31,589 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 31,589 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020

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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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L5 ADS is a 2017 Ford C-max in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 L5 ADS, 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 L5 ADS registered?

L5 ADS is a 2017 Ford C-max, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is L5 ADS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 ADS shows 8 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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