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BC16 ETX

2016 Ford Grand C-max

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,701 mi
Last recorded106,701 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2016 Ford Grand C-max49,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC16 ETX
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 106,701 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 100,446 miles

Centre rear seat belt clasp plastic casing missing

Offside mirror casing damaged

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 79,756 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly distorted inner treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Screen cracked

Offside Front Mirror casing damaged

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 78,695 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly distorted inner treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Screen cracked

Offside Front Mirror casing damaged

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 58,415 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 58,415 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 45,735 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 26,400 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 May 2019 26,339 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

How Reliable is the Ford Grand C-max?

Based on 431,851 MOT tests across 39,255 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
7,433
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
39,255
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,835
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,694
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BC16 ETX is a 2016 Ford Grand C-max in Red with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Ford Grand C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 49,565 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 Grand C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,835 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BC16 ETX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Grand C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 10 years old, this Ford Grand C-max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BC16 ETX registered?

BC16 ETX is a 2016 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 12 August 2016.

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