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KSM 978

2016 Ford Transit Courier

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

117,866 mi
Last recorded117,866 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit Courier72,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKSM 978
MakeFord
ModelTransit Courier
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 117,866 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 112,470 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 106,661 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 100,111 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 100,111 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 77,416 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 68,660 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Mar 2020 61,718 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 51,323 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

How Reliable is the Ford Transit Courier?

Based on 203,833 MOT tests across 34,285 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
9,671
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
34,285
On UK Roads
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KSM 978 is a 2016 Ford Transit Courier in White with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Ford Transit Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 72,081 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Ford Transit Courier typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 10 years old, this Ford Transit Courier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KSM 978 registered?

KSM 978 is a 2016 Ford Transit Courier, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is KSM 978 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KSM 978 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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