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DS61 SON

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

52,830 mi
Last recorded52,830 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 SON
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 52,830 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2026 116,990 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 116,990 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 49,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 112,943 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 112,943 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 39,027 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 39,027 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 107,572 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 28,645 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 104,620 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 104,618 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 23,338 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 98,532 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 98,518 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 17,975 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 17,975 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements SPACING BETWEEN NUMBER AND LETTER IS GREATER THAN 33MM (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements SPACING BETWEEN NUMBER AND LETTER IS GREATER THAN 33MM (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 92,954 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 13,585 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 86,026 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 86,025 miles

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

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

Brake pads warning lamp on

Brake pedal spongy

Nearside Front Brake pads sensor disconnected

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 10,265 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 73,603 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 65,449 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 54,296 miles

Nearside Front outer sill damaged slightly

both side front lower arm rear bushes starting to peal slightly

hi level brake light inop

Fail 15 Nov 2016 54,296 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working both sides (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front outer sill damaged slightly

both side front lower arm rear bushes starting to peal slightly

hi level brake light inop

Pass 16 Dec 2015 40,259 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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DS61 SON is a 2016 Ford Transit in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 DS61 SON, 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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DS61 SON is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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