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BU16 LBN

2016 Ford C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,963 mi
Last recorded87,963 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford C-max39,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 LBN
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 87,963 miles

Nearside Front Front Bonnet Slighty Damaged

Nearside Front Headlamp Bracket Slighty Crack

Pass 14 Mar 2025 81,407 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 74,401 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 67,257 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 60,317 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 52,270 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 47,164 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test fresheners from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 2 Apr 2020 47,164 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test fresheners from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low very low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Mar 2019 37,750 miles

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

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

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 LBN is a 2016 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 BU16 LBN, 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 LBN registered?

BU16 LBN is a 2016 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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