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ML17 FPU

2017 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,003 mi
Last recorded48,003 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford C-max35,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML17 FPU
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 48,003 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2025 48,003 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2024 37,002 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 27,874 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 22,838 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 22,833 miles

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

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 24 Aug 2021 16,913 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 12,381 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 18,394 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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ML17 FPU is a 2017 Ford C-max in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ML17 FPU, 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 ML17 FPU registered?

ML17 FPU is a 2017 Ford C-max, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is ML17 FPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML17 FPU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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