2016 Ford Grand C-Max · 21,627 MOT tests
2016 Ford Grand C-Max reliability
2016 Ford Grand C-Maxs fail 26.6% of first MOT tests, 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 9 Grand C-Max years (21,627 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Grand C-Maxs: 31%)
- 26.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Grand C-Maxs: 31%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 25% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 57,438
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 21,627
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 31% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 2.7% of tests fail here (96% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 63% 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 Grand C-Max
Fail rate by area
- Tyres9.8%
- Lights and electrics8.2%
- Brakes5.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.4%
- Body, chassis and structure2.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.3%
- Suspension1.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 4.1%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.08%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.98%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.89%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Stop lamp not working 2.67%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
CV joint boot split or insecure 1.93%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (21.65%) · Brake pads wearing thin (13.88%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.98%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (5.96%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.82%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.21%)
Other years
Every Ford Grand C-Max year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Ford Grand C-Max reliable?
2016 Ford Grand C-Maxs fail 26.6% of first MOT tests, 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 9 Grand C-Max years (21,627 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Ford Grand C-Max MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (4.1% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.08% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.98% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Ford Grand C-Max have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Ford Grand C-Max shows 57,438 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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