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
- GREY
- Engine
- 998 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 13 March 2027 (272 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 20,491 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 61/100
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 78% pass rate and 20,491 miles. However, a pattern of recurring suspension and tyre advisories, coupled with a dangerous brake failure in 2020, warrants careful consideration.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 9,732 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, though a 2023 service gap is noted.
Things to check
- Dangerous brake failure on 2020-10-21 (32,424 mi) indicates past neglect.
- Recurring suspension advisories (2020, 2025) suggest ongoing wear and potential future costs.
- Recurring tyre advisories (2020, 2025) indicate a consistent need for replacement.
- A 2023 service gap is noted in the MOT history, which requires investigation.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 2 historical failures
- Valid MOT until 2027-03-13 provides peace of mind for the next three years.
- Consistent mileage averaging 9,732 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes.
- No recurring major failures on critical systems like engine or transmission.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 7/9 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | PASS | 20,491 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2020 | FAIL | 32,424 mi |
DANGEROUS Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i)) MAJOR Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
|
| Oct 2020 | PASS | 32,424 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Nov 2021 | PASS | 50,876 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2022 | PASS | 73,987 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
|
| Feb 2024 | PASS | 89,198 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2025 | FAIL | 93,326 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 1.6 and tear on sidewall (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 1.6 (5.2.3 (e)) MAJOR Emissions unable to be completed backbox leak (8.2.2.2 (e)) MAJOR Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
|
| Mar 2025 | PASS | 93,336 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 1.6 and tear on sidewall (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Mar 2026 | PASS | 99,329 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BT16 PYJ, 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.