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AJ03 EKJ

2016 Ford Transit

Orange Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,043 mi
Last recorded134,043 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 EKJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 134,043 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 133,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 125,731 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 117,383 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 108,959 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 108,955 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 103,954 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 95,920 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 91,394 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 91,394 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective wont open (3.1 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 71,476 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2019 70,410 miles

Gearbox mounting defective gearbox to sub-frame

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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AJ03 EKJ is a 2016 Ford Transit in Orange with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ03 EKJ, 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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AJ03 EKJ is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 March 2016.

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