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CA16 DGU

2016 Ford Grand C-max

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,899 mi
Last recorded94,899 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Grand C-max49,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA16 DGU
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 94,899 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension trailing arm bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension trailing arm bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 87,502 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 87,502 miles

Nearside Front Outer Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted retaining spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted retaining spring not fitted properly (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 75,075 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 62,899 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension trailing arm bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension trailing arm bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 62,899 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn heavily on edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension trailing arm bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension trailing arm bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 52,136 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 38,240 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 38,240 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 33,054 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 25,140 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Grand C-max?

Based on 431,851 MOT tests across 39,255 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
7,433
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
39,255
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,835
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,694
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CA16 DGU is a 2016 Ford Grand C-max in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Ford Grand C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 49,565 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 Grand C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,835 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CA16 DGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Grand C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 10 years old, this Ford Grand C-max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CA16 DGU registered?

CA16 DGU is a 2016 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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