2016 Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5L Diesel · KT16 BHF

A steady mechanical record defined primarily by routine consumable wear and a single structural tyre issue marks the testing history of this ten-year-old vehicle. Out of eight recorded MOT inspections since 2020, the vehicle failed only once on 9 April 2021 due to a dangerous structural bulge in the offside rear tyre, accompanied by advisories for perishing rubber and thin rear brake pads. That failure was rectified with a retest pass on the same day. Subsequent test results show an improving trajectory, with historical advisories for rear brake pad wear and an edge-worn nearside rear tyre in 2023 and 2024 eventually giving way to completely clear test passes on 25 March 2025 and most recently on 25 March 2026. Accumulating 44,251 miles over approximately ten years equates to an average annual distance of roughly 4,425 miles, which is unusually low for a family MPV. The recorded mileage progression between annual tests demonstrates consistent, low-volume usage across its lifespan rather than extended multi-year lay-ups or high-intensity driving periods. While low mileage reduces overall mechanical stress on major drivetrain components, gearboxes, and suspension bushes, low usage can exacerbate age-related degradation of flexible rubber items, as reflected in the historical advisories for cracked and perished tyres. Given that historical advisories focused heavily on rear friction components, a buyer should perform a thorough physical inspection of the braking system. Historical advisories in 2021 and 2023 noted thin rear brake pads. On a road test, apply the footbrake at moderate speeds to feel for pedal judder, spongeyness, or pulling to one side, which could signal uneven caliper pressure or binding rear brakes. Visually inspect the rear brake discs through the wheel spokes for deep scoring, excessive rusting on the friction surfaces, or a distinct lip on the outer edge, and verify that the handbrake engages fully without excessive lever travel. Tyre condition and wheel geometry also require careful evaluation based on the recorded test history. The 2021 failure for a sidewall bulge and perished rubber, alongside the 2024 advisory for severe edge wear on the nearside rear tyre, highlights the need to monitor wheel alignment and tire pressures. Inspect all four tyres across the tread width for uneven shoulder wear, cracking in the tread grooves, or sidewall bulging. On the test drive, ensure the vehicle tracks straight without pulling, that the steering wheel remains centered on flat road surfaces, and that no rhythmic vibrations or wheel bearing hums pass into the cabin at cruising speeds.