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ML17 ZNV

2017 Ford C-max

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,784 mi
Last recorded105,784 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford C-max35,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML17 ZNV
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2017
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 105,784 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip/crack outside of zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2026 105,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip/crack outside of zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 102,087 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 97,016 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 96,404 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 96,401 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 86,854 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 74,824 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 71,642 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 59,945 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 50,859 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 37,724 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 25,409 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 22,081 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 May 2021 22,081 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 May 2020 19,587 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 19,587 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm left (5.2.3 (e))

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 ZNV is a 2017 Ford C-max in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZNV, 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.

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What year was ML17 ZNV registered?

ML17 ZNV is a 2017 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 March 2017.

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