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BM17 ULA

2017 Ford C-max

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,575 mi
Last recorded46,575 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford C-max35,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM17 ULA
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 46,575 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 46,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 44,039 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 38,233 miles

damage to bumpers and o/s/f wing

Pass 28 Jul 2022 30,824 miles

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

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

damage to front and rear bumpers

Fail 27 Jul 2022 30,820 miles

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

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

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

damage to front and rear bumpers

Pass 28 Jul 2021 27,267 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 22,093 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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BM17 ULA is a 2017 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BM17 ULA, 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 BM17 ULA registered?

BM17 ULA is a 2017 Ford C-max, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is BM17 ULA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM17 ULA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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