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AJ16 TUB

2016 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

79,065 mi
Last recorded79,065 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 TUB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 79,065 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 65,334 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 54,157 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 54,155 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215.65.16 C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215.65.16 C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 51,862 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 51,731 miles

Emissions not tested mil light on (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 26 May 2021 46,131 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 46,131 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2020 40,099 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 May 2020 40,099 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jun 2019 33,973 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 33,973 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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AJ16 TUB is a 2016 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AJ16 TUB, 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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AJ16 TUB is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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