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SY16 ULB

2016 Ford Transit Courier

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,101 mi
Last recorded113,101 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit Courier72,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY16 ULB
MakeFord
ModelTransit Courier
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 113,101 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 101,392 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 101,387 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 87,774 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 87,774 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 75,189 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 62,265 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 49,065 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 40,513 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 30,707 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 30,707 miles

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

Nearside Front 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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SY16 ULB is a 2016 Ford Transit Courier in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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.

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SY16 ULB is a 2016 Ford Transit Courier, first registered on 29 March 2016.

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