2016 Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5L Diesel · NG16 FVV

The 2016 Ford Grand C-Max presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 9 November 2022 at 96,466 miles with zero defects recorded. That most recent certificate is now nearly four years old, meaning the vehicle has not been subjected to an independent roadworthiness assessment since late 2022. A clean record over multiple cycles is encouraging, but the absence of any test since then leaves a significant blind spot regarding the current condition of safety-critical components such as brakes, suspension, tyres, and structural integrity. The mileage progression tells a clear story of consistent, moderate use. Between the July 2019 test at 48,111 miles and the November 2020 test at 61,395 miles, the car covered roughly 13,284 miles in sixteen months. From November 2020 to the failed and then passed tests on consecutive days in November 2021 at around 76,900 to 77,000 miles, the annualised rate settled to approximately 15,600 miles per year. The jump from 76,997 miles in November 2021 to 96,466 miles by November 2022 represents a further 19,469 miles in twelve months, indicating a period of heavier use before the final recorded test. No MOT entry exists after November 2022, so the current mileage of 96,466 may not reflect any additional use since that date, or the car may have been standing unused for an extended period. A buyer should approach the physical inspection with particular attention to components that deteriorate with age and mileage regardless of MOT outcomes. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers on a ten-year-old MPV with nearly 100,000 miles are well within the window where perishing, cracking, and reduced damping performance become common. Brake discs, pads, and calipers deserve close scrutiny, especially if the vehicle has sat stationary for long periods, as surface corrosion on discs and binding calipers can develop rapidly without regular use. The exhaust system, including the catalytic converter and associated lambda sensors, should be checked for corrosion and emissions compliance, given the higher-than-average mileage in the final year of recorded use. Tyre condition, including sidewall deterioration and uneven wear patterns, is essential to verify, particularly if the car has been stationary since late 2022. Structural rust around the sills, wheel arches, and subframe mounting points warrants careful examination, as corrosion on a vehicle of this age and mileage can compromise structural integrity long before it triggers an MOT failure. Door seals, floor pans, and the spare wheel well should be inspected for water ingress and underbody corrosion. The dual-mass flywheel and clutch assembly, common wear items on Ford diesel and petrol engines at this mileage, should be tested for judder, slip, and excessive play. Given the complete absence of advisories or defects across the entire recorded MOT history, the previous owner appears to have maintained the vehicle to a reasonable standard, but the four-year gap since the last test means a thorough independent inspection is essential before purchase.