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AL52 EAD

2016 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

131,297 mi
Last recorded131,297 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL52 EAD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 131,297 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechips In Zone A & B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2025 93,410 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 125,173 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechips In Zone A & B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 76,540 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 118,239 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Middle Row ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Middle Row ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under Trays & engine Covers Fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip In Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 54,539 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 50,771 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded from rack to pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 111,324 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 111,321 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 44,132 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 109,676 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Occasional seats stowed

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 36,481 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 96,510 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2020 29,588 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 78,104 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear occasional seats stowed at time of test

Fail 15 Apr 2019 78,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords bald outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords bald inner (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear occasional seats stowed at time of test

Pass 25 Feb 2019 20,175 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 75,303 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 60,853 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil minimum warning light on

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Feb 2016 41,258 miles

wipers smearing slightly

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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AL52 EAD is a 2016 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AL52 EAD, 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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AL52 EAD is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 September 2016.

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