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DL16 YYR

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,824 mi
Last recorded92,824 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL16 YYR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 92,824 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear patches of surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 89,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2025 89,146 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 86,317 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front + rear discs poor (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers poor (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2024 86,317 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front + rear discs poor (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers poor (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 82,552 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Sep 2021 77,499 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 73,148 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 65,930 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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DL16 YYR is a 2016 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DL16 YYR, 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 YYR registered?

DL16 YYR is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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