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YL16 MEV

2016 Ford Transit Courier

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,701 mi
Last recorded96,701 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit Courier72,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL16 MEV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Courier
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 96,701 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 96,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 91,663 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 89,421 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass taped secure (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 85,820 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 85,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edges and in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edges and in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 83,165 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 80,443 miles

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

underside of vehicle muddy

Fail 6 Jul 2021 80,443 miles

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

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

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

underside of vehicle muddy

Pass 10 Jun 2020 78,405 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 44,366 miles

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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YL16 MEV is a 2016 Ford Transit Courier in White 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL16 MEV registered?

YL16 MEV is a 2016 Ford Transit Courier, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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