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DT16 XGY

2016 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,080 mi
Last recorded153,080 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT16 XGY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 153,080 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both NS & OS rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust outer skin peeling

Pass 17 May 2024 143,398 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both NS & OS (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both NS & OS rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust outer skin peeling

Fail 17 May 2024 143,398 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both NS & OS (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both NS & OS rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust outer skin peeling

Pass 22 May 2023 135,282 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 123,878 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 123,878 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 93,301 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 93,301 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 60,022 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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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DT16 XGY is a 2016 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DT16 XGY, 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 DT16 XGY registered?

DT16 XGY is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is DT16 XGY safe to buy?

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