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AK16 JAU

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

121,524 mi
Last recorded121,524 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 JAU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 121,524 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 116,110 miles

Offside Front metal brake pipe greased

Offside Rear tyre closed to wear bars

Rear bump stops missing

Rear discs lipped

Pass 24 Nov 2023 104,455 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 104,455 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 91,571 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f rear lower arm bushes very slightly splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 25 Nov 2021 82,107 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f rear lower arm bushes very slightly splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm side wall worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm small cuts low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads on limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 25 Nov 2020 67,282 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear arm bushes slightly cracked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and outer side wall worn. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and outer side wall worn. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear both rear bump stops worn.

Pass 29 May 2019 48,130 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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AK16 JAU is a 2016 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AK16 JAU, 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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AK16 JAU is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 May 2016.

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