2016 Ford C-MAX 1.5L Diesel · L40 DAE
2016 Ford C-MAX (1.5L, diesel). First registered 09 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 67,683 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD C-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,683 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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L40 DAE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2026
- 67,683 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L40 DAE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Ford C-Max (L40 DAE) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
L40 DAE Mileage History
- 04/07/202353,793 mi
- 08/07/202458,083 mi+4,290 mi
- 02/07/202562,364 mi+4,281 mi
- 02/07/202562,364 mi
- 03/07/202667,683 mi+5,319 mi
Average of roughly 4,633 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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