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BJ16 VZU

2016 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,972 mi
Last recorded138,972 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Grand C-max49,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 138,972 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2025 123,644 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 100,531 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 100,527 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 77,559 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 77,559 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 57,097 miles

engine covers undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2021 53,951 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 47,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread and worn on inner edge. 215/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 38,142 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front wiper blade smears screen slightly

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 VZU is a 2016 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VZU, 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 VZU registered?

BJ16 VZU is a 2016 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 30 April 2016.

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