BN16 CEV

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
BLACK
Engine
998 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
29 May 2027 (349 days away)
Last recorded mileage
20,751 mi

AI verdict AVOID 41/100

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 73% pass rate and 20,751 miles. The vehicle's low mileage for its age, combined with a 3-year-old MOT expiry, raises significant ownership and maintenance concerns.

The vehicle shows normal usage with 8,394 miles/year, but a critical 3-year gap in MOT history (2022-2025) is highly unusual and warrants immediate investigation.

Things to check

  • Recurring major emissions failures (May 2024, May 2026) indicate persistent engine issues.
  • Recurring major brake failures (May 2024, May 2026) suggest a pattern of neglect.
  • Recurring major tyre failures (May 2026) and advisories (May 2022, 2023) point to chronic wear.
  • The 3-year MOT gap (2022-2025) is highly suspicious and prevents proper assessment of vehicle condition.

Working in its favour

  • Mileage is consistent with UK average, showing no signs of tampering.
  • The vehicle has a valid MOT until May 2027, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No evidence of Cat N/S write-off markers or outstanding finance (HPI check needed).
  • The 1.0L EcoBoost engine is known for its durability and reliability.

Mileage history

Jan 2019: 20,751 mi FAILJan 2019: 20,751 mi PASSJan 2020: 25,132 mi PASSJan 2021: 27,547 mi PASSMay 2022: 31,046 mi PASSMay 2023: 41,293 mi PASSMay 2024: 56,654 mi FAILMay 2024: 56,656 mi PASSMay 2025: 72,315 mi PASSMay 2026: 87,077 mi FAILMay 2026: 87,077 mi PASS87k54k21kJan 2019May 2026

MOT test history — 8/11 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jan 2019 FAIL 20,751 mi
PRS Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
PRS Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Jan 2019 PASS 20,751 mi None recorded
Jan 2020 PASS 25,132 mi None recorded
Jan 2021 PASS 27,547 mi None recorded
May 2022 PASS 31,046 mi
ADVISORY Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
May 2023 PASS 41,293 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
May 2024 FAIL 56,654 mi
MAJOR Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST BOX (6.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))
PRS Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
ADVISORY Front EXHAUST FLEX Y PIPE DETEROIRATED
ADVISORY Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
May 2024 PASS 56,656 mi
ADVISORY Front EXHAUST FLEX Y PIPE DETEROIRATED
ADVISORY Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Front WASHER SWITCH FAULT Y
May 2025 PASS 72,315 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY parking brake effort 17%, recommend further investigation.
May 2026 FAIL 87,077 mi
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MAJOR Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
May 2026 PASS 87,077 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BN16 CEV, 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.