AO16 GJU

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
PETROL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
1242 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
14 May 2027 (334 days away)
Last recorded mileage
30,373 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 70/100

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 30,373 miles. The car's history shows a DANGEROUS tyre defect and a minor oil leak, indicating past maintenance needs.

The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 5,320 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes in the 10-year history.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS tyre defect recorded on 2025-05-15 MOT test.
  • Engine oil leak advisory noted on 2021-04-29 and 2021-04-29 retest.
  • Recurring tyre advisories (May 2025, May 2026) suggest ongoing wear.
  • Low annual mileage (5,320 mi/yr) may indicate limited use or neglect.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2027-05-14, offering peace of mind for two years.
  • Consistent low mileage (5,320 mi/yr) suggests light use and less wear.
  • No recurring major failures or dangerous defects in recent years.
  • Immediate retests for failures show prompt owner action.

Mileage history

Apr 2019: 30,373 mi PASSMay 2020: 34,995 mi PASSApr 2021: 37,091 mi FAILApr 2021: 37,091 mi PASSMay 2022: 40,644 mi PASSMay 2023: 42,837 mi PASSMay 2024: 46,675 mi PASSMay 2025: 49,589 mi FAILMay 2025: 49,589 mi PASSMay 2026: 55,144 mi PASS55k43k30kApr 2019May 2026

MOT test history — 8/10 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Apr 2019 PASS 30,373 mi None recorded
May 2020 PASS 34,995 mi None recorded
Apr 2021 FAIL 37,091 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
PRS Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Apr 2021 PASS 37,091 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
May 2022 PASS 40,644 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
May 2023 PASS 42,837 mi
MINOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
May 2024 PASS 46,675 mi None recorded
May 2025 FAIL 49,589 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
May 2025 PASS 49,589 mi
ADVISORY Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
May 2026 PASS 55,144 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration AO16 GJU, 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.