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CA16 VHZ

2016 Ford C-max

Brown Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,673 mi
Last recorded65,673 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford C-max39,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA16 VHZ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2016
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 65,673 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Feb 2026 65,673 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Jan 2025 58,469 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 52,126 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 52,126 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned INSECURE NUT NOT TIGHTENED (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 43,948 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 38,270 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 38,270 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 32,176 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 16,101 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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CA16 VHZ is a 2016 Ford C-max in Brown with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CA16 VHZ, 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 CA16 VHZ registered?

CA16 VHZ is a 2016 Ford C-max, first registered on 19 July 2016.

Is CA16 VHZ safe to buy?

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