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AJ16 VFN

2016 Ford Grand C-max

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,601 mi
Last recorded61,601 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Grand C-max49,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 61,601 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Pair (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 53,521 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 47,052 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 41,700 miles

Nearside Front 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 2 Jul 2022 41,700 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 37,987 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Jul 2020 33,800 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 33,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 27,654 miles

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

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 VFN is a 2016 Ford Grand C-max in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VFN, 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 VFN registered?

AJ16 VFN is a 2016 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 5 July 2016.

Is AJ16 VFN safe to buy?

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