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A7 DRO

2016 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

105,293 mi
Last recorded105,293 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 DRO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 105,293 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 104,845 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 96,660 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 86,945 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 86,121 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres cracking.

Pass 26 Feb 2022 76,419 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre Edge ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 66,275 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 53,444 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 35,268 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Front fog lamp broken

Nearside Front tyre getting low

Offside door lock damaged

Rear high level brake light not working

brake fluid level low

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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A7 DRO is a 2016 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 78,626 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A7 DRO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 10 years old, this Ford Transit is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A7 DRO registered?

A7 DRO is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is A7 DRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 DRO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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