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AE17 VNY

2017 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,740 mi
Last recorded120,740 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Grand C-max42,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE17 VNY
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 120,740 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front Bot5h 3 mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 120,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front Bot5h 3 mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 114,949 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 7 Feb 2024 108,418 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt os/ns mid ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four low / edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2024 108,399 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt os/ns mid ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four low / edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 101,176 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 101,176 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 81,041 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 61,954 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 54,135 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Grand C-max?

Based on 431,851 MOT tests across 39,255 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
7,433
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
39,255
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,835
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,694
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AE17 VNY is a 2017 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2017 Ford Grand C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 42,220 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 Grand C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,835 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE17 VNY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Grand C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 9 years old, this Ford Grand C-max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE17 VNY registered?

AE17 VNY is a 2017 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 17 March 2017.

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