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BU14 UYW

2014 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

129,605 mi
Last recorded129,605 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford C-max51,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 129,605 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2025 129,585 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 123,907 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2024 123,803 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Rear discs excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light N.S.R lamp has a damaged lens (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O.S.R tyre smooth inner edge also stepping (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2023 104,601 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2023 104,601 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2022 81,675 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 May 2022 81,675 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working 380s bulb fitted (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Mar 2021 62,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 57,798 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 53,310 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 48,603 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 40,357 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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BU14 UYW is a 2014 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UYW, 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 UYW registered?

BU14 UYW is a 2014 Ford C-max, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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