2017 Ford C-Max · 24,841 MOT tests
2017 Ford C-Max reliability
2017 Ford C-Maxs fail 15.8% of first MOT tests, 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 14 C-Max years (24,841 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford C-Maxs: 30%)
- 15.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford C-Maxs: 30%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 3% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 37,885
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 24,841
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 4.6% of tests fail here (41% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 28% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Ford C-Max
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.6%
- Brakes3.4%
- Lights and electrics2.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1%
- Suspension0.7%
- Body, chassis and structure0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.28%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.52%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.92%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.47%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.03%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.58%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.13%) · Brake pads wearing thin (11.73%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.56%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.68%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.64%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (2.07%)
Other years
Every Ford C-Max year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Ford C-Max reliable?
2017 Ford C-Maxs fail 15.8% of first MOT tests, 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 14 C-Max years (24,841 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Ford C-Max MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.28% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.52% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.92% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Ford C-Max have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2017 Ford C-Max shows 37,885 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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