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AO16 GCV

2016 Ford B-max

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,090 mi
Last recorded89,090 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford B-max29,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 GCV
MakeFord
ModelB-max
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 89,090 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2026 88,822 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 82,228 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 73,529 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 73,526 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 65,280 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 56,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly inner edge/trad cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread starting to perish/crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread starting to perish/crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

unable to fully inspect outer sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2022 56,725 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly inner edge/trad cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread starting to perish/crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread starting to perish/crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

unable to fully inspect outer sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2021 49,752 miles

unable to fully inspect outer sill fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2020 45,051 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Pass 18 Mar 2019 34,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 3mm, wearing inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Sill covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

How Reliable is the Ford B-max?

Based on 614,337 MOT tests across 56,128 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
4,708
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
56,128
On UK Roads
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AO16 GCV is a 2016 Ford B-max in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Ford B-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 29,988 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Ford B-max typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 10 years old, this Ford B-max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO16 GCV registered?

AO16 GCV is a 2016 Ford B-max, first registered on 22 March 2016.

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