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WR17 VLX

2017 Ford C-max

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,803 mi
Last recorded93,803 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford C-max35,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR17 VLX
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 93,803 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Apr 2026 93,803 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/50/R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 84,893 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 84,785 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 75,945 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside and Offside front tyres worn thin on inner edges

Nearside and Offside rear trail arm bush's becoming unbonded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jun 2024 75,942 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside and Offside front tyres worn thin on inner edges

Nearside and Offside rear trail arm bush's becoming unbonded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 56,375 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn inner edges.

Pass 3 Jun 2021 45,113 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 42,237 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 32,037 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 32,037 miles

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

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

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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WR17 VLX is a 2017 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WR17 VLX, 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 WR17 VLX registered?

WR17 VLX is a 2017 Ford C-max, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is WR17 VLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR17 VLX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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