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CV16 WVL

2016 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,833 mi
Last recorded126,833 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV16 WVL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 126,833 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2026 126,460 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 119,399 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 119,125 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 108,271 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 108,271 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded centre section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded centre section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2023 92,700 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 92,044 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 69,635 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion all steel brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Dec 2020 56,991 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 43,553 miles

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

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

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

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

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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CV16 WVL is a 2016 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CV16 WVL, 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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CV16 WVL is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 June 2016.

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