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DN16 NES

2016 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,887 mi
Last recorded78,887 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN16 NES
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 78,887 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 72,516 miles

Front brakes getting low

Nearside Front lower arm bush starting to split

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2025 72,506 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front lower arm bush starting to split

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2024 65,907 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes perishing

both outer cv boots starting to perish

exhaust system corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2024 65,907 miles

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

both front lower arm rear bushes perishing

both outer cv boots starting to perish

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2023 60,429 miles

tow bar plug socket cover broken

Pass 24 Feb 2022 52,489 miles

Nearside mirror cover missing

tow bar wiring socket damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2021 43,743 miles

front brake disc badly corroded

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Feb 2020 37,402 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 28,637 miles

front pads starting to get low plus brake disc corroded and lipped

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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DN16 NES is a 2016 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DN16 NES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DN16 NES registered?

DN16 NES is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is DN16 NES safe to buy?

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