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AE16 VGT

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

131,800 mi
Last recorded131,800 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 131,800 miles

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2025 128,428 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 121,377 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 118,639 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 116,668 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 97,661 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack/chip at nearside lower of front screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 97,661 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack/chip at nearside lower of front screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NSF and OSF (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 72,000 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 48,084 miles

Front BOTH brake discs worn pitted and scored

Offside Front fog lamp glass smashed

Rear BOTH brake discs slightly lipped

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Both high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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 VGT 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 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 AE16 VGT, 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 VGT registered?

AE16 VGT is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 March 2016.

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