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AV16 VUA

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

166,925 mi
Last recorded166,925 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 166,925 miles

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

Offside Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 166,925 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury repeater lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury repeater lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 160,498 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2024 160,488 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 154,866 miles

power steering slightly damp-slight oil leak-

Pass 22 Dec 2021 128,478 miles

Coolant leak water pump ()

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 106,085 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 89,209 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 89,209 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 70,348 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 VUA is a 2016 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VUA, 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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AV16 VUA is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 May 2016.

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