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DS16 UCL

2016 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

150,841 mi
Last recorded150,841 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS16 UCL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 150,841 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 141,406 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 137,119 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Lower exhaust casing corroded back box

central small chip windscreen

Pass 13 Jan 2023 129,408 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes, front, centre and rear coated with grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Small chip centre of windscreen.

Exhaust system corroded. Centre silencer outer casing peeling off with corrosion

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion to disc also reducing effective pad contact area. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm inner bush peeling, deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion to disc also reducing effective pad contact area. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Door bottom latch not locking in

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion to disc also reducing effective pad contact area. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion to disc also reducing effective pad contact area. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 105,348 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 80,113 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 80,112 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 59,114 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 59,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(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))

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

both high level brake lights inop?

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 UCL is a 2016 Ford Transit in Silver 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 DS16 UCL, 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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DS16 UCL is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 May 2016.

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