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AJ16 VHZ

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,849 mi
Last recorded134,849 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 VHZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 134,849 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front / both rears / front - rear front and centre sections (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin heavily corroded / peeling

both rear tyres 10 years old

Fail 10 Aug 2026 134,849 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front / both rears / front - rear front and centre sections (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin heavily corroded / peeling

both rear tyres 10 years old

Pass 27 Aug 2025 82,806 miles

Nearside 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

outer cover rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2024 81,676 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box outer cover corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2023 128,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin only just met requirements / advise repair (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material past service standards / advise repair (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pump - rack / heavily corroded / advise repair (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 79,179 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 75,146 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 60,060 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 25 Jan 2021 60,060 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2019 34,209 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 34,209 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated requires adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

Power steering pipe/hose modified, but not inappropriately high and low pressure pipes insecure (2.1.5 (f) (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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AJ16 VHZ is a 2016 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VHZ, 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 AJ16 VHZ registered?

AJ16 VHZ is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 July 2016.

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