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AK16 VUV

2016 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,181 mi
Last recorded87,181 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 VUV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 87,181 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 87,164 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper excessively weakened by corrosion handbrake lever seized (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Other passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed seized (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 79,991 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 66,694 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 66,686 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 53,438 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 45,541 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 33,567 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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AK16 VUV is a 2016 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK16 VUV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK16 VUV registered?

AK16 VUV is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 May 2016.

Is AK16 VUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK16 VUV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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