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FN16 VDC

2016 Ford Transit Custom

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

216,274 mi
Last recorded216,274 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit Custom73,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN16 VDC
MakeFord
ModelTransit Custom
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 216,274 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material right (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Rear high level brake light disconnected

Pass 11 Dec 2024 196,690 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside. Friction surface severely deteriorated unable to access Fluctuation on front brakes because i could not complete a roller brake test due to the brake fluid leak. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside. (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside. (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 196,690 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Could not test brakes due to brake fluid leak. (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Body component insecure Step insecure. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside. Friction surface severely deteriorated unable to access Fluctuation on front brakes because i could not complete a roller brake test due to the brake fluid leak. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 178,682 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 178,626 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack inner ball joint (not track rod end) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached bush has split / come away from the pin (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Bonnet able to be open by pulling on the cable behind the grill and then using the key for position 2.

Front Headlamp aim too high Both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 159,997 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 159,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm 255/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm 255/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 138,429 miles

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

Front wipers poor

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 138,429 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front wipers poor

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 122,275 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 107,469 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 92,387 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit Custom?

Based on 443,970 MOT tests across 79,473 vehicles.

81.9%
Pass Rate
10,634
Miles/Year
79,473
On UK Roads
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FN16 VDC is a 2016 Ford Transit Custom in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Ford Transit Custom models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 73,324 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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FN16 VDC is a 2016 Ford Transit Custom, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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