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ML17 ZYW

2017 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,103 mi
Last recorded48,103 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford C-max35,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML17 ZYW
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 48,103 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking on to offside front suspension (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 48,101 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.1 mm badly worn and out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5 mm Badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5 mm badly worn and out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking on to offside front suspension (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 40,918 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 34,588 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 34,587 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 26,554 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 26,554 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2021 15,911 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 14,616 miles

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))

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 ZYW is a 2017 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZYW, 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 ZYW registered?

ML17 ZYW is a 2017 Ford C-max, first registered on 18 April 2017.

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The MOT history for ML17 ZYW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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