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2017 FORD C-MAX1.0L Petrol

SG17 ABO

Vehicle Insight Summary

This 2017 FORD C-MAX is a Petrol vehicle with a 999cc engine. Currently it has no valid MOT recorded and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is 80,358.

MOT
Expired
Expires 13/08/2026
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Fuel
Petrol
Year
2017
Engine
999cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a clean MOT trajectory with a stable maintenance trend. In the August 2025 test at 80,358 miles, conducted eleven months before the current review date, the C-Max first failed then passed on the same day with no defects recorded, indicating an administrative re-test rather than a mechanical concern. Prior tests in August 2024 at 71,886 miles, August 2023 at 62,104 miles, and August 2022 at 47,808 miles all passed with no defects or advisories. The record shows no recurring faults, corrosion, or brake defects across the observed period. Mileage accumulation aligns with typical use for a 2017 model. From the August 2022 test at 47,808 miles to the August 2025 test at 80,358 miles, the vehicle covered 32,550 miles over three years, averaging roughly 10,850 miles per year. This sits slightly above the approximate 8,929 miles per annum implied by the total, reflecting consistent annual motoring rather than sporadic high-use spikes. The annual August testing cadence shows disciplined upkeep by previous keepers, with no gaps exceeding thirteen months. No advisories or defects were logged against suspension bushes, coil springs, brake calipers, exhaust emissions, or structural integrity throughout the history. The absence of flagged items suggests the previous owners addressed wear proactively or the car remained within limits. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of brake disc thickness, suspension arm bushes, and underbody corrosion zones given the nine-year age and 80,000-mile threshold, as an MOT pass does not certify component life beyond test day.

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Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk

58
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA MOT History: Verified

Public MOT roadworthiness: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
Hidden Legal & Financial Status: PENDING

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 9 Aug 2026, 02:00
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a clean MOT trajectory with a stable maintenance trend. In the August 2025 test at 80,358 miles, conducted eleven months before the current review date, the C-Max first failed then passed on the same day with no defects recorded, indicating an administrative re-test rather than a mechanical concern. Prior tests in August 2024 at 71,886 miles, August 2023 at 62,104 miles, and August 2022 at 47,808 miles all passed with no defects or advisories. The record shows no recurring faults, corrosion, or brake defects across the observed period. Mileage accumulation aligns with typical use for a 2017 model. From the August 2022 test at 47,808 miles to the August 2025 test at 80,358 miles, the vehicle covered 32,550 miles over three years, averaging roughly 10,850 miles per year. This sits slightly above the approximate 8,929 miles per annum implied by the total, reflecting consistent annual motoring rather than sporadic high-use spikes. The annual August testing cadence shows disciplined upkeep by previous keepers, with no gaps exceeding thirteen months. No advisories or defects were logged against suspension bushes, coil springs, brake calipers, exhaust emissions, or structural integrity throughout the history. The absence of flagged items suggests the previous owners addressed wear proactively or the car remained within limits. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of brake disc thickness, suspension arm bushes, and underbody corrosion zones given the nine-year age and 80,000-mile threshold, as an MOT pass does not certify component life beyond test day.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 2017 Ford C-Max (SG17 ABO), we found 5 MOT results in the period of August 2022 to August 2025.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 80% of its MOT tests, totaling 4 passes against 1 fails. The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

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