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BP16 VMA

2016 Ford C-max

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

154,927 mi
Last recorded154,927 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford C-max39,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP16 VMA
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 154,927 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive os driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 154,927 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215 50 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive os driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 144,199 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 144,197 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215 50 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 125,155 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 125,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 101,590 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 101,590 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 83,317 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2022 83,317 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2021 69,477 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 69,476 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 61,801 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 51,408 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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BP16 VMA is a 2016 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BP16 VMA, 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 BP16 VMA registered?

BP16 VMA is a 2016 Ford C-max, first registered on 1 August 2016.

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