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CG16 TAX

2016 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,352 mi
Last recorded60,352 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford C-max39,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCG16 TAX
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 60,352 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 53,399 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 53,399 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 44,725 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 32,535 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 32,526 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

undertray and engine cover fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2021 26,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2020 22,971 miles

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

engine, under tray and floor cover fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2020 22,971 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

engine, under tray and floor cover fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2019 19,236 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 15,790 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 15,789 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

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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CG16 TAX is a 2016 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CG16 TAX, 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 CG16 TAX registered?

CG16 TAX is a 2016 Ford C-max, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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