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A17 XJF

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

137,740 mi
Last recorded137,740 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 XJF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 137,740 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material signs of corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material signs of corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component front pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 133,899 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material showing slight signs of corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material showing slight signs of corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 128,317 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 121,112 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear outboard lights have some led,bulbs out but not in acordence with manufactor guide

Fail 23 Feb 2022 121,112 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear outboard lights have some led,bulbs out but not in acordence with manufactor guide

Pass 17 Feb 2021 92,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 80,926 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 72,925 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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A17 XJF is a 2016 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 78,626 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A17 XJF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 10 years old, this Ford Transit is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A17 XJF registered?

A17 XJF is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 July 2016.

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