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BG66 VLX

2016 Ford Grand C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,303 mi
Last recorded100,303 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Grand C-max49,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG66 VLX
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 100,303 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 100,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned lock nut loose (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 65,371 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 62,641 miles

front tyres feathering inner edges

Fail 20 Sep 2024 62,641 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released possible bulb in wrong (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released possible bulb in wrong (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

front tyres feathering inner edges

Pass 25 Sep 2023 55,528 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 55,528 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 47,951 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

screw in osr tyre outer edge

Pass 5 Oct 2021 37,983 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 30,938 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 22,658 miles

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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BG66 VLX is a 2016 Ford Grand C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BG66 VLX, 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 BG66 VLX registered?

BG66 VLX is a 2016 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 19 October 2016.

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