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18 BEN

2016 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

164,026 mi
Last recorded164,026 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford C-max39,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration18 BEN
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 164,026 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 159,180 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jul 2023 152,635 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 152,635 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 148,781 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 145,765 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 137,116 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 116,486 miles

Covers and under tray fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Wipers smearing / judder across screen

Pass 16 Jan 2019 87,120 miles

engine bay covers and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

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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18 BEN is a 2016 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 18 BEN, 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 18 BEN registered?

18 BEN is a 2016 Ford C-max, first registered on 25 January 2016.

Is 18 BEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 18 BEN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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