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AK16 VGU

2016 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,603 mi
Last recorded90,603 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford C-max39,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 VGU
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 90,603 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Washer jet loose

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2024 81,009 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 81,009 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2023 70,879 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2022 60,469 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 50,906 miles

nsf tyre bold inner and outer

osf tyre bold inner

osr axle bush is starting to seperate

Pass 27 May 2020 45,710 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2020 45,710 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 36,988 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 36,988 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner 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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AK16 VGU is a 2016 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 Ford C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 39,770 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 AK16 VGU, 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 10 years old, this Ford C-max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK16 VGU registered?

AK16 VGU is a 2016 Ford C-max, first registered on 3 May 2016.

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