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AJ16 VEU

2016 Ford C-max

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,509 mi
Last recorded88,509 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford C-max39,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 VEU
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 88,509 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2025 88,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn out and rest of tread 2mm 215 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn out and rest of tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge of tyre uneven tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 76,567 miles

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

osr and nsr tyres inner tread edges uneven wear

Pass 12 Sep 2023 64,789 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

osf tyre inner edge worn and nsf tyre wearing both edges

rear tyres inner edges uneven tread

Pass 8 Sep 2022 52,686 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 39,258 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 27,764 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 19,512 miles

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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AJ16 VEU is a 2016 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AJ16 VEU, 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 AJ16 VEU registered?

AJ16 VEU is a 2016 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 August 2016.

Is AJ16 VEU safe to buy?

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