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AP16 DVJ

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,844 mi
Last recorded112,844 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 DVJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 112,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre screw in shoulder of tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement sus arm rear bush bonding separating from pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 99,123 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play slight play on prop shaft bearing carrier housing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush bonding starting separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 94,130 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X 2 [across bulkhead to abs pump] (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advisory [ 1.6 - 2mm ]. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play [carrier bush/housing] (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 93,961 miles

Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury [ sharp edges on broken front grille ] (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn [rear bush]. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle [ handle missing ]. (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement [caliper lever seized [park brake]. (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X 2 [across bulkhead to abs pump] (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advisory [ 1.6 - 2mm ]. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play [carrier bush/housing] (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 81,603 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed pipe from master cylinder to abs pump slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed pipe from master cylinder to abs pump slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer ( leaking on seam) (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 81,300 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (around mid section joint) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed pipe from master cylinder to abs pump slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed pipe from master cylinder to abs pump slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (various sections of pipe corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer ( leaking on seam) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 70,931 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear , rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear , rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of offside front to rear / front section (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Front Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 57,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge due to under inflation (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 46,617 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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AP16 DVJ 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 AP16 DVJ, 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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AP16 DVJ is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 August 2016.

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