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SE17 VBU

2017 Ford B-max

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,953 mi
Last recorded77,953 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford B-max26,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE17 VBU
MakeFord
ModelB-max
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 77,953 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 77,953 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 69,372 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 69,370 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 58,711 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 58,711 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 51,783 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 46,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Jan 2021 40,491 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 37,500 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 37,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 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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SE17 VBU is a 2017 Ford B-max in Black with a 1,499cc diesel 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 SE17 VBU registered?

SE17 VBU is a 2017 Ford B-max, first registered on 8 July 2017.

Is SE17 VBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE17 VBU shows 12 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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