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
- RED
- Engine
- 998 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 1 November 2026 (140 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 18,160 mi
AI verdict AVOID 40/100
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 18,160 miles. While it has a valid MOT, the pattern of issues makes it a high-risk purchase.
The vehicle shows very low annual usage, averaging only 5,312 miles per year, with a significant drop in usage between 2019 and 2020.
Things to check
- Dangerous tyre failure (Oct 2023) and brake failure (Oct 2024) indicate serious past neglect.
- Recurring subframe corrosion advisories (Oct 2024) and suspension arm advisories (Oct 2024) suggest ongoing structural issues.
- Low annual mileage (5,312 mi/yr) for a 2016 vehicle is a significant red flag for potential long-term storage.
- Multiple recurring advisories for suspension and subframe corrosion point to systemic, unaddressed problems.
Working in its favour
- The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT until November 2026, indicating it is roadworthy for now.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering is present in the MOT history.
- The car has consistently passed its retests after initial failures, showing issues were addressed.
- The 2016 Ford's 998cc engine is known for its durability and reliability.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 8/10 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | PASS | 18,160 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2019 | PASS | 18,978 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2020 | PASS | 22,612 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2021 | PASS | 27,152 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2022 | PASS | 34,784 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2023 | FAIL | 39,990 mi |
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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| Oct 2023 | PASS | 39,990 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Oct 2024 | FAIL | 45,917 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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| Oct 2024 | PASS | 46,006 mi |
ADVISORY Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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| Oct 2025 | PASS | 52,238 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b)) ADVISORY Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BA16 AVU, 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.