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YS17 KAU

2017 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,977 mi
Last recorded40,977 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford C-max35,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS17 KAU
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 40,977 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 36,395 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 31,371 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 31,371 miles

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 24,124 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 24,124 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 17,029 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 12,613 miles
Pass 28 May 2020

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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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YS17 KAU is a 2017 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,499cc 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 YS17 KAU, 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 YS17 KAU registered?

YS17 KAU is a 2017 Ford C-max, first registered on 5 June 2017.

Is YS17 KAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS17 KAU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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