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A7 RBN

2016 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,532 mi
Last recorded97,532 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 RBN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 97,532 miles

Front tyres worn inner edges/perished

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2025 97,530 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front tyres worn inner edges/perished

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2024 90,771 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 90,765 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Coolant level on min

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Borderline attention needed (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Borderline attention needed

Pass 15 Aug 2023 81,418 miles

front pads and discs are worn

Fail 9 Aug 2023 81,331 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

front pads and discs are worn

Pass 4 Aug 2022 69,284 miles

exhaust back box outer skin is corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2022 69,284 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust back box outer skin is corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2021 60,670 miles

nsf tyre worn outer

Pass 7 Aug 2020 52,114 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 45,762 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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A7 RBN is a 2016 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A7 RBN, 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 A7 RBN registered?

A7 RBN is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 July 2016.

Is A7 RBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 RBN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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