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AY16 RZL

2016 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

152,836 mi
Last recorded152,836 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 RZL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 152,836 miles

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

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

middle exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2025 147,320 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 141,567 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 131,585 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 131,581 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both wear sensors damaged (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning o/s top brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 128,088 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 108,612 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 100,015 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 85,815 miles

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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AY16 RZL is a 2016 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AY16 RZL, 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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What year was AY16 RZL registered?

AY16 RZL is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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The MOT history for AY16 RZL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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