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BU16 LAO

2016 Ford C-max

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,939 mi
Last recorded75,939 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford C-max39,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 LAO
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 75,939 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2025 75,803 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 67,647 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 61,507 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside slight lip on edges of discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges of tread but no cords exposed at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges of tread wearing but no cords exposed at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear track control arms to rear trailing arms inner and outer bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2023 61,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread on inner edge has splits in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside slight lip on edges of discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges of tread but no cords exposed at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges of tread wearing but no cords exposed at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear track control arms to rear trailing arms inner and outer bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 54,513 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2022 54,511 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 47,542 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 40,611 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 35,343 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 35,343 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 32,727 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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BU16 LAO is a 2016 Ford C-max in White with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LAO, 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 BU16 LAO registered?

BU16 LAO is a 2016 Ford C-max, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is BU16 LAO safe to buy?

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