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AJ16 ZRU

2016 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

155,856 mi
Last recorded155,856 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 ZRU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 155,856 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2025 151,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2024 149,057 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 137,080 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2023 137,080 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 109,259 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 81,660 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 81,660 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner/outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2020 66,322 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 58,876 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 57,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 ZRU is a 2016 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AJ16 ZRU, 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 ZRU is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 July 2016.

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