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BC16 LFU

2016 Ford Grand C-max

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,648 mi
Last recorded81,648 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Grand C-max49,565 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC16 LFU
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 81,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 81,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 69,553 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 60,623 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 51,882 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under body tray fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 9 Mar 2022 57,882 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under body tray fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 16 Mar 2021 44,581 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 44,581 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 25,069 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 25,069 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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 LFU is a 2016 Ford Grand C-max in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LFU, 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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BC16 LFU is a 2016 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 26 July 2016.

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