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AE16 VGA

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,520 mi
Last recorded90,520 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 VGA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 90,520 miles

rear upper stop light not working

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 90,517 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear upper stop light not working

Pass 2 Jan 2025 76,159 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 67,611 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2023 67,611 miles

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 49,238 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 40,021 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated release button broken (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 32,808 miles

Both rear tyres slight wearing to edges & cracking

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Small chip front windscreen

Pass 14 Feb 2019 24,738 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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AE16 VGA 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 AE16 VGA, 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 AE16 VGA registered?

AE16 VGA is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 March 2016.

Is AE16 VGA safe to buy?

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