2016 Ford C-MAX 1.6L Petrol · AF16 AFA

The 2016 Ford C-Max demonstrates a fully roadworthy status supported by the latest DVSA test on 30 March 2026 at 84,870 miles, where the examiner issued a pass with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend remains stable across all five entries, showing no worsening mechanical or structural issues since the first available certificate. Consistent clean results indicate the vehicle has been kept to a standard that meets or exceeds statutory minimums. Mileage accumulation reflects roughly typical yearly use for a decade-old car. The odometer stood at 34,420 miles during the 5 January 2022 examination, rose to 51,471 by 30 March 2023, then 64,584 on 18 March 2024, 76,686 on 18 March 2025, and 84,870 on 30 March 2026. The initial gap between January 2022 and March 2023 covered fourteen months yet produced no advisories, implying the previous owner sustained regular testing discipline. Annual distance travelled has decreased from over 17,000 miles to around 8,200 in the most recent year, pointing to lighter recent commuting or retirement from high-mileage duty. No recurring faults appear in the suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, binding calipers, exhaust emissions, or structural corrosion categories across the record. The clean history suggests proactive care rather than deferred maintenance, though a buyer must recognise the MOT assesses only specified failure points. A pre-purchase inspection should still scrutinise tyre tread depth, wiper blades, and brake pad thickness, as these consumables degrade without triggering advisories. At ten years old, examine chassis legs, sills, and suspension mounting points for incipient rust that visual test lanes may not escalate. The absence of any minor or major flags across four consecutive March tests signals a keeper who addressed issues before they became notifiable. Prospective owners should nonetheless commission an independent mechanical appraisal to confirm clutch wear, gearbox smoothness, and coolant integrity, items outside the MOT scope but relevant to long-term reliability.