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DS16 UCP

2016 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,157 mi
Last recorded93,157 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 93,157 miles

brake discs worn

oil leaks

wiper motor fault

Pass 6 Sep 2024 81,657 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 73,441 miles

front brake discs and pads in poor condition

Pass 25 Aug 2022 65,973 miles

wishbone bushes worn

Fail 16 Aug 2022 65,881 miles

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

wishbone bushes worn

Pass 6 Sep 2021 59,465 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 59,462 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 55,349 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 55,349 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 55,348 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 34,161 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 34,161 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 24,187 miles

Coolant leak ()

front brake discs slight corosion

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 UCP is a 2016 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UCP, 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 DS16 UCP registered?

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

Is DS16 UCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS16 UCP shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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