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ML16 ZVU

2016 Ford Transit Courier

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,648 mi
Last recorded134,648 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit Courier72,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML16 ZVU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Courier
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 134,648 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 134,648 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 133,179 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 131,404 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 131,404 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 108,627 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 82,603 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 75,883 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 63,548 miles

spanner light on

Fail 5 Mar 2020 63,548 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

spanner light on

Pass 19 Mar 2019 48,375 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 48,371 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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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ML16 ZVU is a 2016 Ford Transit Courier in White with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ML16 ZVU registered?

ML16 ZVU is a 2016 Ford Transit Courier, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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