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V5 RHC

2017 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,402 mi
Last recorded71,402 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford C-max35,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 RHC
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 71,402 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 44,844 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025 44,844 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 33,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 33,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 23,945 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 18,978 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 16,585 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 14,717 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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V5 RHC is a 2017 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V5 RHC, 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 V5 RHC registered?

V5 RHC is a 2017 Ford C-max, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is V5 RHC safe to buy?

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