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RA16 FTV

2016 Ford Transit Courier

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,525 mi
Last recorded121,525 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit Courier72,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA16 FTV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Courier
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 121,525 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch structure damaged/deformed inside the van (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 107,663 miles

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge balding *requires attention* (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch structure damaged/deformed inside the van (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing objects in both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 cracks (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 107,663 miles

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

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge balding *requires attention* (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch structure damaged/deformed inside the van (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing objects in both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 cracks (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 85,298 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective starting to split ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges bald /Requires attention (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch structure damaged/deformed inside the van (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2023 85,298 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective starting to split ()

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges bald /Requires attention (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch structure damaged/deformed inside the van (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2023 77,258 miles

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective Lower gearbox mount split ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc slightly corroded and pitted N/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc slightly pitted O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S inner rack has minor play ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch structure damaged/deformed inside the van (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 77,258 miles

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective Lower gearbox mount split ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc slightly corroded and pitted N/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Stop lamp not working N/S (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc slightly pitted O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S inner rack has minor play ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch structure damaged/deformed inside the van (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 68,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 52,730 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 52,729 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 42,090 miles

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

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

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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RA16 FTV is a 2016 Ford Transit Courier in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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.

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RA16 FTV is a 2016 Ford Transit Courier, first registered on 14 July 2016.

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