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BU14 UJP

2014 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,062 mi
Last recorded139,062 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford C-max51,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU14 UJP
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 139,062 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 128,996 miles

Central Exhaust heatshield loose

Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Wiper arm does not park properly (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 128,992 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust heatshield loose

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

Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Wiper arm does not park properly (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 121,728 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 121,720 miles

Emissions unable to be completed silencer burst (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 111,833 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 111,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both also devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 96,032 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 95,998 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 95,997 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2020 94,461 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Mar 2019 83,849 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 71,608 miles

Edge wear on front tyres

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 55,393 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads low. (3.5.1g)

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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BU14 UJP is a 2014 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2014 Ford C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 51,261 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 BU14 UJP, 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 12 years old, this Ford C-max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BU14 UJP registered?

BU14 UJP is a 2014 Ford C-max, first registered on 13 March 2014.

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