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CP51 HGV

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,710 mi
Last recorded141,710 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP51 HGV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 141,710 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 139,559 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2025 139,559 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 118,288 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs inner faces are rusty,lipped,and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 118,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs inner faces are rusty,lipped,and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 99,870 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 99,870 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle drivers outer door handle mechanism broken (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt hub ball joint boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 79,197 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 71,951 miles

slight damage to rear doors

Pass 18 Aug 2020 55,483 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 55,483 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 38,396 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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CP51 HGV is a 2016 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CP51 HGV, 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 CP51 HGV registered?

CP51 HGV is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 August 2016.

Is CP51 HGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP51 HGV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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