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BW16 MWL

2016 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,097 mi
Last recorded71,097 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford C-max39,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW16 MWL
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 71,097 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 71,097 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2025 67,343 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 67,343 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2024 60,389 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 51,476 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 51,475 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 40,601 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Dec 2021 32,402 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 28,473 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 25,825 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 22,503 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 6,607 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f outer sidewall slightly damaged, not to ply/cords

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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BW16 MWL is a 2016 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 BW16 MWL, 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 BW16 MWL registered?

BW16 MWL is a 2016 Ford C-max, first registered on 24 June 2016.

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