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AJ16 VBK

2016 Ford Grand C-max

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,156 mi
Last recorded112,156 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Grand C-max49,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 VBK
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 112,156 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 112,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 101,010 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 92,446 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 86,960 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 86,731 miles

near and offside front tyres worn on edge

Pass 8 Feb 2022 79,484 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 68,561 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 68,561 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 44,849 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 44,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre two nails ()

n/s/r tyre heavy outer treads erar

n/s/r tyre outer wall cut

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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AJ16 VBK is a 2016 Ford Grand C-max in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AJ16 VBK, 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 AJ16 VBK registered?

AJ16 VBK is a 2016 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 12 July 2016.

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