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AV16 VRW

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

167,521 mi
Last recorded167,521 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 VRW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 167,521 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 May 2026 167,519 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2025 158,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords split on inner wall and signs of perishing and cracking inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 May 2025 158,468 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords split on inner wall and signs of perishing and cracking inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 158,440 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 152,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 152,724 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 152,710 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 145,286 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 145,286 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 136,623 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 113,945 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 78,755 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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AV16 VRW is a 2016 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 AV16 VRW, 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 AV16 VRW registered?

AV16 VRW is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 July 2016.

Is AV16 VRW safe to buy?

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