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AB16 POU

2016 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,895 mi
Last recorded127,895 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB16 POU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 127,895 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside front suspension arm lower inner rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 May 2026 127,894 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside front suspension arm lower inner rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 127,627 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords O/S REAR TYRE HAS A CUT - CLOSE TO CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 127,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords O/S REAR TYRE HAS A CUT - CLOSE TO CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 125,546 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Mar 2023 121,635 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 104,027 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 79,260 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 66,001 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 55,374 miles

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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AB16 POU is a 2016 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AB16 POU, 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 AB16 POU registered?

AB16 POU is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 March 2016.

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