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BU16 OBC

2016 Ford C-max

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,805 mi
Last recorded84,805 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford C-max39,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 84,805 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 84,804 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 77,051 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 67,807 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Nov 2022 56,837 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 45,446 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 39,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 30,723 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

advise security of baby seat

Pass 22 Nov 2018 21,410 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 OBC is a 2016 Ford C-max in White with a 1,499cc 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 OBC, 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 OBC registered?

BU16 OBC is a 2016 Ford C-max, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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