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AE16 ZBC

2016 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,643 mi
Last recorded54,643 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford C-max39,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 ZBC
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 54,643 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 48,744 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 41,703 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 37,466 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 37,466 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 32,854 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 29,939 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Also has a cut but not deep enough to reach cords. ()

Pass 21 Feb 2020 29,213 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 29,213 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 22,753 miles

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

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

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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AE16 ZBC is a 2016 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AE16 ZBC, 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 AE16 ZBC registered?

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

Is AE16 ZBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE16 ZBC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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