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AO17 HCJ

2017 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

57,637 mi
Last recorded57,637 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford C-max35,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO17 HCJ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 57,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Nearside Side repeater insecure Wing mirror cover missing (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 51,240 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder Strong advice (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 51,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder Strong advice (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 42,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn low (5.2.3 (e))

body work damage to nearside +nearside front wing damage

Fail 11 Mar 2024 42,469 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner braks pads worn close to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs scored/worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

body work damage to nearside +nearside front wing damage

Pass 24 Mar 2023 33,618 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 33,618 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 24,492 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 24,491 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Traction control light is on

Fail 7 Mar 2022 24,476 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing uneven/balding from the inner shoulder

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn very low (strong advice) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake discs scored/lipped

Pass 12 Mar 2021 18,061 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 15,238 miles

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

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

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

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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AO17 HCJ is a 2017 Ford C-max in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AO17 HCJ, 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 AO17 HCJ registered?

AO17 HCJ is a 2017 Ford C-max, first registered on 24 March 2017.

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