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BJ16 LRX

2016 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,078 mi
Last recorded98,078 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Grand C-max49,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ16 LRX
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 98,078 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 97,889 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 79,853 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 70,671 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 70,671 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 54,341 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2nd row ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2nd row ()

Fail 6 Apr 2023 54,341 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2nd row ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2nd row ()

Pass 30 Mar 2022 29,707 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt BOTH CENTRAL SEATS ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

TPMS Light Illuminated

Fail 21 Mar 2022 29,561 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt BOTH CENTRAL SEATS ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

TPMS Light Illuminated

Pass 5 Feb 2021 23,410 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 23,409 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 14,951 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 12,842 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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BJ16 LRX is a 2016 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BJ16 LRX, 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 BJ16 LRX registered?

BJ16 LRX is a 2016 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 25 April 2016.

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