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
- 1596 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- was due 5 June 2026
- Last recorded mileage
- 16,034 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 67/100
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 64% pass rate and 16,034 miles. However, a significant recurring steering system failure and multiple advisories for wear items like tyres and suspension components raise concerns about ongoing maintenance costs.
The vehicle shows consistent, normal annual usage averaging 7,143 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, and a recent low annual mileage of 4,855 miles between June 2024 and May 2025.
Things to check
- Recurring steering rack failures (Mar 2019, Mar 2020) and advisories (Mar 2023) indicate a persistent and costly issue.
- Multiple recurring advisories for tyres (Mar 2020, Mar 2022), suspension (Mar 2020, Mar 2022), and brakes (Mar 2021, Mar 2022) suggest a pattern of wear and tear.
- The vehicle has a history of multiple failures and advisories related to the steering system, which is a safety-critical component.
- The recurring nature of these issues, particularly with the steering rack, points to a potential underlying problem or poor maintenance.
Working in its favour
- The vehicle has a valid MOT until June 2026, providing peace of mind for the next two years.
- Mileage is consistent and normal for its age, averaging 7,143 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes.
- No major structural corrosion or dangerous defects are present in the MOT history.
- The car has a consistent service history, with no large gaps in MOT testing.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 7/11 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2019 | FAIL | 16,034 mi |
ADVISORY T.P.M.S light on MAJOR Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
|
| Mar 2019 | PASS | 16,034 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2020 | FAIL | 24,204 mi |
PRS Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) ADVISORY offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge
|
| Mar 2020 | PASS | 24,204 mi |
ADVISORY offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge
|
| Mar 2021 | PASS | 30,562 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Mar 2022 | PASS | 41,133 mi |
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre
|
| Mar 2023 | FAIL | 52,745 mi |
PRS Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure. (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) ADVISORY Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear. (5.1.2 (b) (i))
|
| Mar 2023 | PASS | 52,745 mi |
ADVISORY Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear. (5.1.2 (b) (i))
|
| Jun 2024 | FAIL | 62,408 mi |
PRS Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) ADVISORY front suspension components slight corroded (not considered excessive)
|
| Jun 2024 | PASS | 62,408 mi |
ADVISORY Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) ADVISORY front suspension components slight corroded (not considered excessive)
|
| May 2025 | PASS | 67,263 mi |
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BG16 FXC, 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.