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AK16 VUL

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,513 mi
Last recorded98,513 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 VUL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 98,513 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes slightly worn

Pass 20 Aug 2024 80,265 miles

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2023 66,962 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 59,119 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 56,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 51,135 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 51,119 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 38,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NAIL IN TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

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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AK16 VUL is a 2016 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AK16 VUL, 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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AK16 VUL is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 May 2016.

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