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DY16 ETE

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,032 mi
Last recorded153,032 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY16 ETE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 153,032 miles

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

Nearside outer sill trim adrift

Nearside repeater lamp lens cover missing

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

fuel flap cover missing

Fail 25 Feb 2025 152,674 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure u bolt (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure u bolt (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside outer sill trim adrift

Nearside repeater lamp lens cover missing

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

fuel flap cover missing

Pass 20 Feb 2024 139,396 miles

Fuel filler door missing

Nearside Rear light lense damaged

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning dull (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 139,395 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated excessive play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light lense damaged

Fuel filler door missing

Pass 1 Mar 2023 125,398 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

both rear bump stop missing

fuel flap missing

Fail 23 Feb 2023 125,146 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

both rear bump stop missing

fuel flap missing

Pass 9 Feb 2022 109,411 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 90,096 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Nearside repeater lens missing

Pass 26 Feb 2020 68,982 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 46,694 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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DY16 ETE is a 2016 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DY16 ETE, 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 DY16 ETE registered?

DY16 ETE is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 April 2016.

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