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ET16 XAR

2016 Ford B-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,544 mi
Last recorded83,544 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford B-max29,988 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET16 XAR
MakeFord
ModelB-max
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 83,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Not seriously reducing light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2026 83,543 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system Where it connects to calliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Not seriously reducing light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 71,496 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55r16v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55r16v (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 1 Dec 2023 64,011 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracked and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 57,560 miles

Coolant below min level

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 48,479 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed seatbelt webbing slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 44,129 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 29,712 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 29,712 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

How Reliable is the Ford B-max?

Based on 614,337 MOT tests across 56,128 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
4,708
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
56,128
On UK Roads
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ET16 XAR is a 2016 Ford B-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Ford B-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 29,988 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Ford B-max typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 10 years old, this Ford B-max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET16 XAR registered?

ET16 XAR is a 2016 Ford B-max, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is ET16 XAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET16 XAR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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