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
- RED
- Engine
- 1499 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 28 October 2026 (135 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 22,804 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 58/100
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 22,804 miles. The mileage trajectory is highly suspicious, showing extremely low usage for a 10-year-old vehicle.
The vehicle shows extremely low mileage for its age, averaging only 7,198 miles/year, with a significant drop to 37 miles in the 12 months before the October 2025 MOT.
Things to check
- Mileage anomaly: Only 37 miles recorded in the 12 months before the October 2025 MOT.
- Recurring Suspension Issues: Major failure for fractured coil spring (2022-09-07) and multiple advisories for worn suspension components.
- Recurring Tyre Wear: Multiple advisories for worn tyres across different tests (2020-05-21, 2022-09-07, 2022-09-07).
- Electrical System: One DANGEROUS defect recorded for an electrical issue (no specific date).
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until October 2026, providing immediate peace of mind.
- No recent major failures or dangerous defects recorded on the latest MOT.
- Consistent annual mileage for its age, despite the recent low figure.
- No recurring brake failures or dangerous defects recorded on the MOT history.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 8/10 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | PASS | 22,804 mi | None recorded |
| May 2020 | PASS | 31,979 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Jul 2021 | PASS | 38,441 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Sep 2022 | FAIL | 50,318 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre tread wearing low and worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing low and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
|
| Sep 2022 | PASS | 50,318 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre tread wearing low and worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing low and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
|
| Jan 2024 | FAIL | 56,786 mi |
DANGEROUS Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
|
| Jan 2024 | PASS | 56,786 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
|
| Feb 2025 | PASS | 69,537 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Apr 2025 | PASS | 70,742 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2025 | PASS | 70,779 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BJ16 RKN, 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.