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SP17 VFM

2017 Ford C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,344 mi
Last recorded78,344 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford C-max35,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP17 VFM
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 78,344 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE 205/55v16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 70,227 miles

rear suspension components corroded

boot only opens off key

Fail 27 Jun 2025 70,227 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

boot only opens off key

both rear tyres worn to 3mm+cracked

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2024 62,307 miles

Boot operation inop via micro switch

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Around 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension components corrosion

Fail 24 Jun 2024 62,307 miles

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

Boot operation inop via micro switch

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Around 70-80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm, cracked and worn smooth inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Around 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension components corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2023 53,242 miles

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

different sized tyres fitted front and rear

o/s mirror cover taped on

Pass 22 Jun 2022 44,762 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 36,122 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 36,081 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 28,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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SP17 VFM is a 2017 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SP17 VFM, 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.

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What year was SP17 VFM registered?

SP17 VFM is a 2017 Ford C-max, first registered on 17 March 2017.

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