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BX16 BOU

2016 Ford C-max

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,303 mi
Last recorded72,303 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford C-max39,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX16 BOU
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 72,303 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 60,965 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 50,672 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 50,670 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested front brake pads too low (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 41,654 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 32,894 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 24,910 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

engine cover and/or undertray fitted preventing view.

Fail 23 Dec 2020 24,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

engine cover and/or undertray fitted preventing view.

Pass 25 Jun 2019 13,887 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 12,887 miles

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall scuffed

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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BX16 BOU is a 2016 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BX16 BOU, 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 BX16 BOU registered?

BX16 BOU is a 2016 Ford C-max, first registered on 13 May 2016.

Is BX16 BOU safe to buy?

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