BA16 FHV

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
ORANGE
Engine
1498 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
9 September 2026 (87 days away)
Last recorded mileage
24,439 mi

AI verdict BUY 78/100

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 9 MOT tests on record with a 89% pass rate and 24,439 miles. While there is a clear pattern of recurring brake advisories, the overall condition is suitable for purchase.

The vehicle shows consistent, low annual mileage averaging 6,214 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating normal usage.

Things to check

  • Engine coolant migration to cylinders is a known Ford EcoBoost weakness, though no MOT evidence is present.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 1 historical failure
  • Strong MOT record with 8 passes and only 1 minor failure, showing good overall care.
  • Consistent, low annual mileage (6,214 mi/yr) indicates light use and less wear.
  • No dangerous defects or major recurring failures, indicating a well-maintained vehicle.

Mileage history

Jul 2019: 24,439 mi PASSJul 2020: 30,173 mi PASSJul 2021: 34,699 mi PASSJul 2022: 41,752 mi PASSJul 2023: 47,372 mi PASSJul 2024: 53,239 mi PASSSep 2024: 53,501 mi FAILSep 2024: 53,501 mi PASSSep 2025: 60,234 mi PASS60k42k24kJul 2019Sep 2025

MOT test history — 8/9 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jul 2019 PASS 24,439 mi None recorded
Jul 2020 PASS 30,173 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Jul 2021 PASS 34,699 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rear brake discs wearing thin advisory (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Jul 2022 PASS 41,752 mi None recorded
Jul 2023 PASS 47,372 mi None recorded
Jul 2024 PASS 53,239 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sep 2024 FAIL 53,501 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Sep 2024 PASS 53,501 mi None recorded
Sep 2025 PASS 60,234 mi
ADVISORY rear brake pads starting to wear low

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