BU16 OFC

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
BLUE
Engine
2198 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
7 August 2026 (54 days away)
Last recorded mileage
105,697 mi

AI verdict AVOID 33/100

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 13 MOT tests on record with a 62% pass rate and 105,697 miles. The mileage trajectory shows a significant drop in annual usage, raising serious questions about its maintenance and overall condition.

The vehicle shows a concerning drop in annual mileage from 17,552 miles (May 2021) to 2,737 miles (Jul 2023), then to as low as 2,189 miles (Aug 2024), indicating a significant change in usage or potential issues.

Things to check

  • Emissions system failed 6 times (Mar 2019, Jul 2022, Aug 2024) with no subsequent clean record.
  • Brake system advisories are recurring across 6 tests (May 2021, Jul 2021, Jul 2022, Jul 2023, Aug 2024, Aug 2025).
  • Suspension arm advisories are recurring across 3 tests (May 2021, Jul 2022, Aug 2025).
  • Tyre advisories are recurring across 4 tests (Mar 2019, May 2021, Jul 2021, Jul 2022).

Working in its favour

  • The vehicle has a current, valid MOT certificate until August 2026.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering is present in the MOT history.
  • The vehicle consistently passed retests after initial failures, indicating issues were addressed.
  • The 2016 Ford diesel engine is known for its durability, despite this specific vehicle's history.

Mileage history

Mar 2019: 105,697 mi FAILMar 2019: 105,697 mi PASSMar 2020: 137,477 mi PASSMay 2021: 155,029 mi PASSJul 2021: 157,213 mi FAILJul 2021: 157,213 mi PASSJul 2022: 161,734 mi FAILJul 2022: 161,736 mi PASSJul 2023: 164,473 mi PASSAug 2024: 167,664 mi FAILAug 2024: 167,669 mi FAILAug 2024: 167,672 mi PASSAug 2025: 169,861 mi PASS170k138k106kMar 2019Aug 2025

MOT test history — 8/13 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2019 FAIL 105,697 mi
PRS Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
PRS Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PRS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
PRS Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))
PRS Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Mar 2019 PASS 105,697 mi
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Mar 2020 PASS 137,477 mi None recorded
May 2021 PASS 155,029 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front O/S/F Wide Angle mirror Broken
MINOR Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Jul 2021 FAIL 157,213 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MINOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MAJOR Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Jul 2021 PASS 157,213 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Jul 2022 FAIL 161,734 mi
MAJOR Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))
MAJOR Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre
MINOR Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Jul 2022 PASS 161,736 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre
MINOR Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Jul 2023 PASS 164,473 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Aug 2024 FAIL 167,664 mi
MAJOR Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
MAJOR Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Aug 2024 FAIL 167,669 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
MAJOR Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Aug 2024 PASS 167,672 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Aug 2025 PASS 169,861 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MINOR Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot has signs of leakage but none seen (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear lamp cracked water in fog light
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BU16 OFC, 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.