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AK16 XTE

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,643 mi
Last recorded114,643 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 114,643 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Front Inner Pads Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seatblet Slightly Damaged/Stretched

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 114,643 miles

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre Also Has Cuts To Cords 215/65/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Front Inner Pads Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seatblet Slightly Damaged/Stretched

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 97,704 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 83,502 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2024 83,500 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 68,603 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 68,603 miles

Windscreen washer not working both washers not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 56,226 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 30,695 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 XTE 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 66.7%.

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 XTE, 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 AK16 XTE registered?

AK16 XTE is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 May 2016.

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