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BG66 SZN

2016 Ford C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

166,389 mi
Last recorded166,389 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford C-max39,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG66 SZN
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 166,389 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 166,389 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark Leak from master cylinder (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 157,338 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 157,336 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative both (4.6.1 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 148,978 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear trailing arm foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 148,975 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear trailing arm foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 138,848 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Oct 2021 132,986 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 132,985 miles

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

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

coolant levle low

Pass 15 Oct 2020 126,797 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 126,797 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 118,775 miles

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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BG66 SZN is a 2016 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BG66 SZN, 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 BG66 SZN registered?

BG66 SZN is a 2016 Ford C-max, first registered on 11 October 2016.

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