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BG16 FXY

2016 Ford C-max

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,300 mi
Last recorded105,300 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford C-max39,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG16 FXY
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 105,300 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2026 103,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 103,326 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 85,765 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 80,956 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 74,449 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2023 74,499 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/50r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 May 2022 62,059 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 50,815 miles
Fail 8 May 2021 50,814 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 45,112 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 45,112 miles

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both tyres 215/50/r17 95w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 34,053 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

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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BG16 FXY is a 2016 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BG16 FXY, 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 BG16 FXY registered?

BG16 FXY is a 2016 Ford C-max, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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