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MD17 VLS

2017 Ford B-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,620 mi
Last recorded89,620 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford B-max26,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD17 VLS
MakeFord
ModelB-max
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 89,620 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes have slight separation of bonding (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 77,595 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 65,856 miles

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 65,856 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer mirror poor

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 55,304 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 55,304 miles

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

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

n/s plastic sill cover slightly insecure.

Pass 22 Aug 2022 45,795 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 45,795 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view lens broken (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 34,479 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 34,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 26,472 miles

How Reliable is the Ford B-max?

Based on 614,337 MOT tests across 56,128 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
4,708
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
56,128
On UK Roads
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MD17 VLS is a 2017 Ford B-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2017 Ford B-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 26,760 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Ford B-max typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 9 years old, this Ford B-max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MD17 VLS registered?

MD17 VLS is a 2017 Ford B-max, first registered on 22 August 2017.

Is MD17 VLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD17 VLS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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