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
- BLACK
- Engine
- 1499 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 11 November 2026 (150 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 32,332 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 51/100
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 12 MOT tests on record with a 58% pass rate and 32,332 miles. While many issues were resolved, the consistent need for repairs suggests a higher maintenance burden.
The vehicle shows consistent annual usage averaging 9,046 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating normal and honest mileage accumulation.
Things to check
- Recurring steering linkage ball joint failures (Oct 2021, Oct 2023) indicate a persistent wear item.
- Recurring brake pad wear advisories (Sep 2020, Oct 2023) suggest a history of brake maintenance needs.
- Recurring emissions and tyre advisories (Oct 2019, Sep 2020, Oct 2023) point to a pattern of wear and tear.
- The 2025-11-10 retest PASS followed a 2025-11-05 FAIL, suggesting a borderline pass with immediate advisories.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 5 historical failures
- Valid MOT until 2026-11-11, offering peace of mind for the next two years.
- Consistent, normal annual mileage (9,046 mi/yr) aligns with typical UK usage.
- Most MOT failures were immediately rectified, showing responsive owner maintenance.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 7/12 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2019 | PASS | 32,332 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Sep 2020 | PASS | 41,161 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Oct 2021 | FAIL | 51,227 mi |
PRS Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
|
| Oct 2021 | PASS | 51,227 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
|
| Sep 2022 | FAIL | 62,898 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
|
| Sep 2022 | PASS | 62,899 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2023 | FAIL | 72,279 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear exhaust skin corroded
|
| Oct 2023 | PASS | 72,279 mi |
ADVISORY Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear exhaust skin corroded
|
| Nov 2024 | FAIL | 81,898 mi |
PRS Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY rear number plate poor condition
|
| Nov 2024 | PASS | 81,898 mi |
ADVISORY rear number plate poor condition
|
| Nov 2025 | FAIL | 89,295 mi |
MAJOR Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) MAJOR Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (arm) (2.1.3 (b) (i)) MAJOR Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
|
| Nov 2025 | PASS | 89,298 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BF16 MGX, 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.