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DC16 OAJ

2016 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,951 mi
Last recorded70,951 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford C-max39,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC16 OAJ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 70,951 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2025 70,951 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2024 62,604 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 52,388 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 42,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Dec 2022 42,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed also on legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 38,200 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 33,045 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 25,572 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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DC16 OAJ is a 2016 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DC16 OAJ, 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 DC16 OAJ registered?

DC16 OAJ is a 2016 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is DC16 OAJ safe to buy?

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