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C21 PHE

2016 Ford C-max

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,791 mi
Last recorded103,791 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford C-max39,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 PHE
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 103,791 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 103,757 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 92,222 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 92,061 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 84,650 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 75,934 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 65,477 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear hand brake cable insecure, bracket snapped

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 56,578 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 43,014 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 30,996 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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C21 PHE is a 2016 Ford C-max in White 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 C21 PHE, 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 C21 PHE registered?

C21 PHE is a 2016 Ford C-max, first registered on 28 February 2016.

Is C21 PHE safe to buy?

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