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PL17 VMU

2017 Ford B-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

60,225 mi
Last recorded60,225 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford B-max26,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL17 VMU
MakeFord
ModelB-max
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 60,225 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 60,225 miles

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

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 53,055 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))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 45,327 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 45,327 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 37,292 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 30,030 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 30,030 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 24,389 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 24,389 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 20,365 miles

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

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

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

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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PL17 VMU is a 2017 Ford B-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PL17 VMU registered?

PL17 VMU is a 2017 Ford B-max, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is PL17 VMU safe to buy?

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