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MV17 PLJ

2017 Ford B-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,709 mi
Last recorded49,709 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford B-max26,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV17 PLJ
MakeFord
ModelB-max
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 49,709 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2025 45,174 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 45,174 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel tank heat shield loose

Pass 8 Oct 2024 39,485 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 33,310 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 28,037 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 28,037 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perished 195/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 22,522 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 20,182 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 20,182 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 19,232 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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MV17 PLJ is a 2017 Ford B-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MV17 PLJ registered?

MV17 PLJ is a 2017 Ford B-max, first registered on 13 March 2017.

Is MV17 PLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV17 PLJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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