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S23 ABG

2017 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,444 mi
Last recorded114,444 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford C-max35,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS23 ABG
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 114,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Dec 2025 114,444 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Nov 2024 106,210 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split and lightly smearing the windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 80,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion/pitting on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion/pitting on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

heat shields over middle and rear exhausts insecure

Pass 7 Nov 2022 38,785 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 28,907 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 28,907 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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 19,176 miles

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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S23 ABG is a 2017 Ford C-max in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S23 ABG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S23 ABG registered?

S23 ABG is a 2017 Ford C-max, first registered on 13 November 2017.

Is S23 ABG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S23 ABG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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