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AB53 CAP

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,018 mi
Last recorded88,018 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB53 CAP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 88,018 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Feb 2025 80,122 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 7 Feb 2025 80,119 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2024 71,716 miles

Exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 6 Feb 2024 71,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2023 60,175 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 51,887 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 36,554 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 21,121 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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AB53 CAP is a 2016 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AB53 CAP, 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 AB53 CAP registered?

AB53 CAP is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 July 2016.

Is AB53 CAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB53 CAP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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