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C7 VAE

2016 Ford C-max

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,946 mi
Last recorded64,946 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford C-max39,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 VAE
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 64,946 miles

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

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR tyre perishing on sidewall and within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 64,964 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. drivers electric seat adjustment inop (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR tyre perishing on sidewall and within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jul 2024 58,239 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 58,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 49,100 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 49,099 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 35,504 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 32,080 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 28,690 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 28,678 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 20,901 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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C7 VAE is a 2016 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 C7 VAE, 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 C7 VAE registered?

C7 VAE is a 2016 Ford C-max, first registered on 19 July 2016.

Is C7 VAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C7 VAE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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