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AP16 UVU

2016 Ford Ecosport

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,991 mi
Last recorded127,991 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Ecosport38,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 UVU
MakeFord
ModelEcosport
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 127,991 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess part split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 127,979 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess part split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 124,872 miles

ALL coil springs corroding

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 124,868 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

ALL coil springs corroding

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 122,301 miles

cut in front tyres and wearing on edge

cut in osr tyre and wearing on edge

hand brake near end of travel

Pass 8 Aug 2023 106,272 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2023 105,589 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 85,623 miles

Handbrake reserve travel low

Pass 13 Jul 2021 65,305 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 52,945 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2020 52,945 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 37,181 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under-trays and sill covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

How Reliable is the Ford Ecosport?

Based on 716,341 MOT tests across 113,179 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
5,453
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
113,179
On UK Roads
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AP16 UVU is a 2016 Ford Ecosport in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Ford Ecosport models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 38,578 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Ford Ecosport typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 10 years old, this Ford Ecosport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AP16 UVU is a 2016 Ford Ecosport, first registered on 19 July 2016.

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