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OV17 VFL

2017 Ford B-max

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,849 mi
Last recorded35,849 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford B-max26,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV17 VFL
MakeFord
ModelB-max
Year2017
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 35,849 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2026 35,849 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 26,613 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 26,613 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to mid join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 20,572 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 17,033 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 13,180 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 11,057 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 11,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 8,281 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2020 8,281 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted insecure to quarter panel, (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2020

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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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OV17 VFL is a 2017 Ford B-max in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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.

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What year was OV17 VFL registered?

OV17 VFL is a 2017 Ford B-max, first registered on 21 April 2017.

Is OV17 VFL safe to buy?

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