2016 FORD — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- FORD
- Year
- 2016
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Colour
- SILVER
- Engine
- 1499 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 28 April 2027 (318 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 12,606 mi
AI verdict AVOID 32/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2016 Ford has 10 MOT tests on record with a 80% pass rate and 12,606 miles. The mileage trajectory is also highly suspicious, indicating potential odometer fraud.
The vehicle shows suspiciously low mileage (131 mi/yr equivalent) before Jul 2019, followed by a significant spike in usage, indicating potential odometer fraud.
Things to check
- DANGEROUS tyre defects recorded in Apr 2025 and Apr 2026 MOTs.
- Recurring suspension advisories (coil spring, shock absorber) since 2021.
- Mileage trajectory shows suspiciously low initial usage (131 mi/yr) before Jul 2019.
- Major suspension failure in Apr 2026, with multiple advisories for the same components.
Working in its favour
- MOT valid until April 2027, indicating current roadworthiness.
- No recurring failures on critical safety systems like brakes or steering.
- Consistent annual mileage increases after the initial low period.
- No evidence of outstanding finance (HPI check needed).
Mileage history
MOT test history — 8/10 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | PASS | 12,606 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2019 | PASS | 12,632 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2021 | PASS | 40,683 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
|
| Jan 2022 | PASS | 57,892 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
|
| Feb 2023 | PASS | 77,785 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
|
| Apr 2024 | PASS | 100,890 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2025 | FAIL | 116,657 mi |
MAJOR Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h)) DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i)) ADVISORY rear exhaust box corroded
|
| Apr 2025 | PASS | 116,657 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i)) ADVISORY rear exhaust box corroded
|
| Apr 2026 | FAIL | 123,948 mi |
MAJOR Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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| Apr 2026 | PASS | 123,948 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration AE66 VFT, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.