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AV16 VUE

2016 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

193,406 mi
Last recorded193,406 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 VUE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 193,406 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 178,802 miles

Both front springs corroded

Both upper stop lights inop

Drivers seat belt frayed - close to failure now

Fuel flap damaged

Rear brake discs worn and very corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2025 178,802 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working NOT WATER RELATED - SUSPECT PUMP ISSUE (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords And worn low 215 65 16C (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both front springs corroded

Both upper stop lights inop

Drivers seat belt frayed - close to failure now

Fuel flap damaged

Rear brake discs worn and very corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2024 164,432 miles

Coolant leak coolant bottle level low ()

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

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 164,431 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak coolant bottle level low ()

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 150,311 miles

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 136,412 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 122,633 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed driver (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 122,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed driver (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 78,946 miles

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

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 VUE is a 2016 Ford Transit in Silver 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 VUE, 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 VUE is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 May 2016.

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