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CGZ 8524

2016 Ford C-max

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,197 mi
Last recorded65,197 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford C-max39,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGZ 8524
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 65,197 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides.. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 62,020 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 62,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 58,020 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 58,020 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 54,861 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2023 54,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 51,552 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 51,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 41,671 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 33,216 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 25,169 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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CGZ 8524 is a 2016 Ford C-max in White with a 1,596cc petrol 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 CGZ 8524, 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 CGZ 8524 registered?

CGZ 8524 is a 2016 Ford C-max, first registered on 22 July 2016.

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