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AE16 YYK

2016 Ford Grand C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,671 mi
Last recorded75,671 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Grand C-max49,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 YYK
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 75,671 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 66,191 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 58,522 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 58,522 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 52,304 miles

Rear child seats not secured properly using seat to hold them and may not restrain occupants in emergency

Fail 25 Jan 2023 52,304 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. also disconnected ill fitted child seat to move seat (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Rear child seats not secured properly using seat to hold them and may not restrain occupants in emergency

Pass 29 Jan 2022 42,068 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2022 42,068 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 31,571 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 31,571 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords bald on edges and cut to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 26,172 miles

Both front tyres bold on inner edge.

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

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

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

Undertray fitted obstructing full inspection.

Pass 15 Mar 2019 20,694 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Grand C-max?

Based on 431,851 MOT tests across 39,255 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
7,433
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
39,255
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,835
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,694
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AE16 YYK is a 2016 Ford Grand C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Ford Grand C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 49,565 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 Grand C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,835 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE16 YYK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Grand C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 10 years old, this Ford Grand C-max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE16 YYK registered?

AE16 YYK is a 2016 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 16 March 2016.

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