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AE16 WMU

2016 Ford Ecosport

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,555 mi
Last recorded79,555 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Ecosport38,578 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 WMU
MakeFord
ModelEcosport
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 79,555 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 65,486 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroding away

Fail 18 Dec 2024 65,486 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroding away

Pass 29 Dec 2023 52,544 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2023 52,537 miles

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

Both front tyres are on the legal limit and wearing badly on the inside edges

Both rear coil spring top mounts worn through

Both rear coil springs badly corroded

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front brake discs are scored

Front brake pads are wearing very thin

Pass 16 Mar 2023 46,264 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 46,264 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 38,546 miles

handbrake req adjustment.

Pass 17 Mar 2021 28,967 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 21,677 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 13,266 miles

All tyres cracked

How Reliable is the Ford Ecosport?

Based on 716,341 MOT tests across 113,179 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
5,453
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
113,179
On UK Roads
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AE16 WMU is a 2016 Ford Ecosport in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Ford Ecosport models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 38,578 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Ford Ecosport typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 10 years old, this Ford Ecosport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE16 WMU registered?

AE16 WMU is a 2016 Ford Ecosport, first registered on 15 March 2016.

Is AE16 WMU safe to buy?

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