Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2016 Ford Grand C Max Zetec Tdci?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2016 Ford Grand C Max Zetec Tdci?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2016 Ford Grand C Max Zetec Tdci?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2016 Ford Grand C Max Zetec Tdci reliable?

Based on MOT data from 130 vehicles, the 2016 Ford Grand C Max Zetec Tdci has a first-time MOT pass rate of 78.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2016 Ford Grand C Max Zetec Tdci?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Ford Grand C Max Zetec Tdci (2016)

130 real MOT outcomes analysed • 78.6% first-time pass rate

2016 Ford Grand C Max Zetec Tdci

CarHunch analysed 130 real MOT records for the 2016 Ford Grand C Max Zetec Tdci. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.

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This 2016 Grand C-MAX Zetec TDCi is slightly below the UK average on first-time MOT passes, with 78.6% clearing the test versus the national 80%, though the shortfall is marginal and there are no dangerous defects on record across the 130 vehicles analysed. The diesel engine shows predictable reliability with that 78.5% pass rate, and the notably low failure rate of 0.22 per vehicle suggests most issues are minor.

At 68,700 miles median, these are relatively lightly used seven-year-old family cars, which explains why advisories are almost non-existent. If you're considering one, check the service history carefully and budget for routine wear items, but there's nothing in this data to suggest structural unreliability—just the typical scatter of fault-finding that affects one in five diesels at MOT time.

We have limited data for the 2016 Ford Grand C Max Zetec Tdci — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

78.6%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.22

Over 3.9 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

69k

Middle half: 57k–80k

For context

These stats describe 130 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Before you buy a 2016 Ford Grand C Max Zetec Tdci

Based on MOT data from 130 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (99%)	129	78.5%	0.22

Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 Ford Grand C Max Zetec Tdci vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

68,694

typical

56,803

low mileage

80,025

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Ford Grand C Max Zetec Tdci vehicles fall between 56,803 and 80,025 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 56,803 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 56,803–80,025 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2016 Ford Grand C Max Zetec Tdcis sit.

⚠ Over 108,033 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2016 Ford Grand C Max Zetec Tdci — Still on the Road

Almost all 2016 Ford Grand C Max Zetec Tdcis are still on the road.

Strong survival — 86 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 97% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

3.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.22

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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