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AD16 ELV

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,535 mi
Last recorded71,535 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD16 ELV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 71,535 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2025 71,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 60,924 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 53,198 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 45,800 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 37,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 29,790 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 21,222 miles

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

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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AD16 ELV is a 2016 Ford Transit in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AD16 ELV, 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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What year was AD16 ELV registered?

AD16 ELV is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 July 2016.

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The MOT history for AD16 ELV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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