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2016 Ford B-MAX 1.0L Petrol · SN16 RJU

SN16 RJU

2016 Ford B-MAX (1.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 37,055 miles. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027.

Make & Model
FORD B-MAX
Year / Origin
2016 · Edinburgh
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 30 Mar 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
37,055 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
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MOT Status
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Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2016
Engine
998cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The 2016 Ford B-Max presents a stable and highly consistent maintenance trend, culminating in a completely clean pass on 25 March 2026 at 37,055 miles. The absence of any recorded defects or advisories across the last five consecutive annual tests indicates a vehicle that has required no remedial mechanical or structural intervention. This unbroken sequence of zero-defect passes suggests a robust state of roadworthiness and a resolving or entirely absent history of mechanical faults. The annual mileage accumulation aligns precisely with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 3,706 miles per year, which is notably low for a ten-year-old car. Between the March 2022 test at 30,108 miles and the March 2026 test at 37,055 miles, the odometer advanced by just 6,947 miles over four years. The increments remain remarkably steady, ranging from 1,404 to 1,804 miles annually, with no sudden spikes or prolonged gaps in usage that might suggest extended periods of inactivity or severe neglect. Although the MOT record contains zero advisories, the exceptionally low mileage warrants a focused physical inspection of components susceptible to deterioration from light use rather than wear. Buyers should closely examine the condition of the tyres for sidewall cracking and date codes, as the rubber may have perished from age before reaching the legal tread depth limit. The brake discs and pads must be checked for surface corrosion caused by prolonged standing or short, low-speed journeys that prevent adequate cleaning. Suspension bushes and exhaust mounts should also be inspected for perishing, as low-mileage vehicles often suffer from dry rot and deterioration that standard MOT intervals might not immediately flag.
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SN16 RJU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2026
  • 37,055 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

SN16 RJU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Ford B-Max (SN16 RJU) between March 2022 and March 2026.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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FAIL
ADVISORY

SN16 RJU Mileage History

  1. 24/03/202230,108 mi
  2. 23/03/202332,572 mi+2,464 mi
  3. 25/03/202434,776 mi+2,204 mi
  4. 25/03/202536,180 mi+1,404 mi
  5. 25/03/202637,055 mi+875 mi

Average of roughly 1,735 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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