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AO16 FZY

2016 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

199,795 mi
Last recorded199,795 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 FZY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 199,795 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2025 193,994 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 188,359 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 182,046 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 167,868 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 167,867 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 144,555 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 144,553 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 114,872 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))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 88,276 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 88,276 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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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AO16 FZY 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 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 AO16 FZY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO16 FZY registered?

AO16 FZY is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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