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DS16 UBG

2016 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

162,693 mi
Last recorded162,693 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS16 UBG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 22 May 2026 162,693 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearing excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 149,427 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 145,123 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 144,324 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 130,849 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 116,112 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 100,513 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 79,985 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 58,231 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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DS16 UBG is a 2016 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DS16 UBG, 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 DS16 UBG registered?

DS16 UBG is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 May 2016.

Is DS16 UBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS16 UBG shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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