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DC16 TLZ

2016 Ford C-max

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,253 mi
Last recorded80,253 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford C-max39,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC16 TLZ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 80,253 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 80,253 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 71,062 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 71,062 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 64,825 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 59,236 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 50,488 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

front /rear axle tyres different sizes :- fronts 205/60/16 rears 215/55/16

Fail 27 Jul 2022 50,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

front /rear axle tyres different sizes :- fronts 205/60/16 rears 215/55/16

Pass 21 Jul 2021 38,714 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 31,730 miles

Offside Rear fog light lens cracked

Fail 28 Jul 2020 31,729 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread depth at 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth at 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear fog light lens cracked

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 24,075 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 TLZ is a 2016 Ford C-max in Grey 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 DC16 TLZ, 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 TLZ registered?

DC16 TLZ is a 2016 Ford C-max, first registered on 31 July 2016.

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