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MD17 VWJ

2017 Ford B-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

43,982 mi
Last recorded43,982 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford B-max26,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD17 VWJ
MakeFord
ModelB-max
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 43,982 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 1 Sep 2026 43,982 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2025 35,970 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2025 35,892 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 31,949 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2024 31,949 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 30,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 29,363 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 20,095 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 11 Jun 2020 19,166 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 VWJ is a 2017 Ford B-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VWJ registered?

MD17 VWJ is a 2017 Ford B-max, first registered on 25 July 2017.

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