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BU16 AKN

2016 Ford C-max

Bronze Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,862 mi
Last recorded40,862 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford C-max39,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 AKN
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2016
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 40,862 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2026 40,862 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction large dash cam in middle of the windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 35,000 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 29,157 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 22,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear position lamp lens damaged

Nearside Rear tyre is mishaped

Pass 11 Jul 2022 14,255 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lens also damaged (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 14,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lens also damaged (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 11,280 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 11,009 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 9,945 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 8,509 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 8,508 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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BU16 AKN is a 2016 Ford C-max in Bronze with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BU16 AKN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU16 AKN registered?

BU16 AKN is a 2016 Ford C-max, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is BU16 AKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU16 AKN shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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