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BU14 VPL

2014 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,211 mi
Last recorded100,211 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford C-max51,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU14 VPL
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 100,211 miles

Front tyres worn slight on edges

slight corrosion to subframes and suspension arms

Pass 16 Jul 2025 98,347 miles

Factory fitted covers

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front radius arms back bushes a bit split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 95,642 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes starting to crack

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 91,417 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 86,179 miles

Nearside rear tyre down to 3mm

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 80,011 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 73,904 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 68,102 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 62,563 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 43,992 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 43,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 34,747 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 34,747 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VPL is a 2014 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VPL, 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 VPL registered?

BU14 VPL is a 2014 Ford C-max, first registered on 1 March 2014.

Is BU14 VPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU14 VPL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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