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DP66 XVU

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

227,846 mi
Last recorded227,846 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP66 XVU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 227,846 miles

no emission's limit plate found

Pass 30 Aug 2024 213,176 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 213,172 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 174,074 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 127,715 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 127,711 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 96,753 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 74,068 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 70,800 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively On Limit Now (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside and Offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Low Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively On Limit Now (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp insecure Nearside and Offside (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip to Swept Area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 70,759 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively On Limit Now (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside and Offside (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively On Limit Now (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip To Swept Area (3.2 (a) (i))

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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DP66 XVU is a 2016 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DP66 XVU, 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 DP66 XVU registered?

DP66 XVU is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2016.

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