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DGZ 8597

2016 Ford C-max

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,124 mi
Last recorded70,124 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford C-max39,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGZ 8597
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 70,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2026 70,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 60,491 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 26 Apr 2024 53,202 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 26 Apr 2024 53,202 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 46,587 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 46,586 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 45,984 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 45,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 39,349 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre has small cut on tread section.

offside front tyre on 2.mm tread & bold inner tread.

Pass 3 Sep 2020 31,826 miles

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 31,826 miles

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 31,820 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator missing door mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 19,185 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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DGZ 8597 is a 2016 Ford C-max in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DGZ 8597, 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 DGZ 8597 registered?

DGZ 8597 is a 2016 Ford C-max, first registered on 24 October 2016.

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