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DB16 MRE

2016 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,581 mi
Last recorded115,581 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB16 MRE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 115,581 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2025 112,474 miles

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

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

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

parking brake only just met requirements

Fail 29 May 2025 112,474 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 4 Jan 2024 110,525 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 101,771 miles

Front slight brake imbalance on application

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 101,771 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front slight brake imbalance on application

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 91,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 88,845 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 82,999 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 82,999 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 58,455 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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DB16 MRE is a 2016 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DB16 MRE, 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 DB16 MRE registered?

DB16 MRE is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 March 2016.

Is DB16 MRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DB16 MRE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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