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LF16 TAU

2016 Ford Courier

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,162 mi
Last recorded84,162 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Courier79,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF16 TAU
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 84,162 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 84,162 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 79,812 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 75,516 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 195/60/15 ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 71,812 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Sep 2021 66,663 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 59,136 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 59,136 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 43,792 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Courier?

Based on 32,371 MOT tests across 5,502 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
5,954
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
5,502
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,148
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,072
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,376
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,110
Registration plate lamp not working 2,035
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LF16 TAU is a 2016 Ford Courier in White with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Ford Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 79,812 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Courier fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,148 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF16 TAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Courier typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 10 years old, this Ford Courier is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LF16 TAU registered?

LF16 TAU is a 2016 Ford Courier, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is LF16 TAU safe to buy?

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