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CY16 AYL

2016 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

189,683 mi
Last recorded189,683 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY16 AYL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 189,683 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 189,212 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 185,587 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 185,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken.insecure. (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 162,824 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 162,821 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 136,319 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2021 136,319 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 119,153 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 119,153 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 131,635 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 131,634 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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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CY16 AYL is a 2016 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CY16 AYL, 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 CY16 AYL registered?

CY16 AYL is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 June 2016.

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