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AY16 VZL

2016 Ford Ecosport

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,683 mi
Last recorded74,683 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Ecosport38,578 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 VZL
MakeFord
ModelEcosport
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 74,683 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S and O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2025 74,683 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S and O/S (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 67,535 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rear Stabilizing bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 61,505 miles

Front slight oil weep engine

Pass 3 Sep 2022 54,146 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 45,322 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 42,864 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 42,864 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 38,098 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 32,961 miles

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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AY16 VZL is a 2016 Ford Ecosport in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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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What year was AY16 VZL registered?

AY16 VZL is a 2016 Ford Ecosport, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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