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101 FM

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

346,922 mi
Last recorded346,922 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration101 FM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 346,922 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 346,907 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake fluid black

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged 3rd row (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 308,161 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 308,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged 1st Row outer (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged 4th row outer (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 31 Aug 2023
Pass 20 Sep 2022
Fail 20 Sep 2022

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195x75x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2021 158,680 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 103,711 miles

Offside Rear Upper marker lamp inop

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 74,542 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 74,507 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective 1st row (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2018 22,696 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 18,422 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 5,009 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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101 FM is a 2016 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2016 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 78,626 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 101 FM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 10 years old, this Ford Transit is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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101 FM is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is 101 FM safe to buy?

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