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AE16 VEM

2016 Ford Transit Courier

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

159,662 mi
Last recorded159,662 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit Courier72,081 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 VEM
MakeFord
ModelTransit Courier
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 159,662 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 145,772 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 145,772 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 131,290 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 131,206 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 126,839 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 119,273 miles

Front Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 119,273 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 May 2020 103,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 87,417 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 87,417 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Ford Transit Courier?

Based on 203,833 MOT tests across 34,285 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
9,671
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
34,285
On UK Roads
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AE16 VEM is a 2016 Ford Transit Courier in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2016 Ford Transit Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 72,081 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Ford Transit Courier typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 10 years old, this Ford Transit Courier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE16 VEM registered?

AE16 VEM is a 2016 Ford Transit Courier, first registered on 16 March 2016.

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