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AU16 NUW

2016 Ford C-max

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,874 mi
Last recorded147,874 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford C-max39,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 NUW
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 147,874 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 147,873 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 134,793 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 123,674 miles

unable to fully inspect outer sill covers fitted

unable to fully inspect under shield fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2024 123,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

unable to fully inspect outer sill covers fitted

unable to fully inspect under shield fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2023 107,029 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

unable to fully inspect outer sill covers fitted

unable to fully inspect under shield fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2022 93,619 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

unable to fully inspect outer sill covers fitted

unable to fully inspect under shields fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2021 82,367 miles

Under-trays and sill covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 82,367 miles

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

Under-trays and sill covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 73,127 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

unable to fully inspect outer sill covers fitted

unable to fully inspect under shield fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2019 57,056 miles

unable to fully inspect outer sill covers fitted

unable to fully inspect under shield fitted

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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AU16 NUW is a 2016 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AU16 NUW, 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 AU16 NUW registered?

AU16 NUW is a 2016 Ford C-max, first registered on 3 March 2016.

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