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A3 RCS

2016 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,062 mi
Last recorded65,062 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 RCS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 65,062 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 61,923 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All four brakes (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside rear suspension spring assistor missing

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 57,070 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 51,800 miles

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 46,283 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 46,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 40,100 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 34,648 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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A3 RCS is a 2016 Ford Transit in Blue 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 A3 RCS, 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 A3 RCS registered?

A3 RCS is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 July 2016.

Is A3 RCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 RCS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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