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BW53 BFW

2016 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,292 mi
Last recorded38,292 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford C-max39,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 BFW
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 18 Dec 2025 38,292 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 32,464 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 27,404 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 22,277 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 18,059 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 16,174 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 15,312 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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BW53 BFW is a 2016 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BW53 BFW, 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 BW53 BFW registered?

BW53 BFW is a 2016 Ford C-max, first registered on 2 December 2016.

Is BW53 BFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW53 BFW shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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