2016 Ford C-Max · 32,260 MOT tests
2016 Ford C-Max reliability
2016 Ford C-Maxs fail 17.7% of first MOT tests, 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 14 C-Max years (32,260 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford C-Maxs: 30%)
- 17.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford C-Maxs: 30%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 8% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 46,005
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 32,260
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- 2017 cars: 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 4.1% of tests fail here (22% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 76% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Ford C-Max
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.4%
- Lights and electrics4.1%
- Brakes4.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.4%
- Suspension1%
- Body, chassis and structure0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.85%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.64%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.03%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.5%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.23%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Stop lamp not working 1%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.33%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.99%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.54%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.6%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.24%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (2.67%)
Other years
Every Ford C-Max year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Ford C-Max reliable?
2016 Ford C-Maxs fail 17.7% of first MOT tests, 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 14 C-Max years (32,260 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Ford C-Max MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.85% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.64% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.03% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Ford C-Max have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2016 Ford C-Max shows 46,005 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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