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DL16 KWM

2016 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

171,771 mi
Last recorded171,771 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL16 KWM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 171,771 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2025 157,869 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 140,440 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2023 140,438 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake and tyre conditions (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (has damage to vehicle at ns also) possibly able to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft likely to become detached drive shaft traveling out gearbox (gearbox oil leaking also) (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2ml (5.2.3 (e))

brake pad wear indicator light on dash (nsr not fitted cable tied back)

Pass 28 Jun 2022 119,788 miles

rear exhaust section outer cover in poor condition

Pass 10 Jun 2021 104,597 miles

Nearside Front body in poor condition

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 91,808 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 77,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking due to 3 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit across the width (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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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DL16 KWM is a 2016 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DL16 KWM, 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 DL16 KWM registered?

DL16 KWM is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 June 2016.

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The MOT history for DL16 KWM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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