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AE16 YYM

2016 Ford Grand C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,007 mi
Last recorded120,007 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Grand C-max49,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 YYM
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 120,007 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 May 2025 119,847 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front undertrays damaged/loose but not likely to become detached

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front wheel arch liner damaged/loose but not likely to become detached

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

Rear items in the rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine oil at minimum level

Pass 4 Jun 2024 108,563 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2024 108,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush de-laminated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm rear bush de-laminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 May 2023 97,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 82,430 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2022 82,430 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 59,440 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2020 44,854 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 29,714 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 YYM is a 2016 Ford Grand C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YYM, 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 YYM registered?

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

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