AO16 VYG

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
GREY
Engine
998 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
5 March 2027 (264 days away)
Last recorded mileage
31,196 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 60/100

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 11 MOT tests on record with a 73% pass rate and 31,196 miles. The recent failure for a tyre advisory and a history of engine-related faults from community knowledge warrant careful consideration.

The vehicle shows consistent, low annual mileage averaging 6,672 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating normal usage.

Things to check

  • Recurring suspension advisories (Feb 2021, Feb 2022) escalated to major failures (Feb 2023, Feb 2025).
  • Persistent tyre advisories (Feb 2020, Feb 2021, Feb 2022, Feb 2026) and a major failure (Feb 2023).
  • Recent failure for a tyre advisory (Feb 2026) immediately followed by a pass, suggesting borderline condition.
  • Community-reported high-risk engine issues (turbo, head gasket, timing chain) for a 2016 Ford, despite no MOT evidence.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 3 historical failures
  • Valid MOT until March 2027, providing peace of mind for the next three years.
  • Consistent, low annual mileage (6,672 mi/yr) suggests light use and less wear.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies in the MOT history.

Mileage history

Mar 2019: 31,196 mi PASSFeb 2020: 38,788 mi PASSFeb 2021: 42,462 mi PASSFeb 2022: 46,727 mi PASSFeb 2023: 52,127 mi FAILFeb 2023: 52,130 mi PASSFeb 2024: 57,503 mi PASSFeb 2025: 62,575 mi FAILFeb 2025: 62,575 mi PASSFeb 2026: 67,741 mi FAILFeb 2026: 67,744 mi PASS68k49k31kMar 2019Feb 2026

MOT test history — 8/11 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2019 PASS 31,196 mi None recorded
Feb 2020 PASS 38,788 mi
ADVISORY Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Feb 2021 PASS 42,462 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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))
Feb 2022 PASS 46,727 mi
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))
Feb 2023 FAIL 52,127 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Fuel Pipe/s corroded
MAJOR Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Feb 2023 PASS 52,130 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Feb 2024 PASS 57,503 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Feb 2025 FAIL 62,575 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Feb 2025 PASS 62,575 mi None recorded
Feb 2026 FAIL 67,741 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))
Feb 2026 PASS 67,744 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Want the full report on AO16 VYG?

Live valuation, running costs, negotiation points and seller questions — free, in 60 seconds.

Run a free live check →

About this page

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