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AV16 ZPD

2016 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,343 mi
Last recorded138,343 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 ZPD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 138,343 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 134,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235 65 16c (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235 65 16 c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre has 3 nails in the tread, 1 looks to be an unrepairable puncture ()

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

Fail 3 Aug 2024 134,300 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235 65 16c (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235 65 16 c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre has 3 nails in the tread, 1 looks to be an unrepairable puncture ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 129,759 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIP DRIVERS SIDE (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 129,759 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIP DRIVERS SIDE (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 124,371 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 116,867 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 116,865 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 108,524 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 108,520 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 May 2019 71,892 miles

Front 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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AV16 ZPD 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 63.6%.

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 AV16 ZPD, 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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AV16 ZPD is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 June 2016.

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