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CA53 LAY

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,113 mi
Last recorded156,113 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA53 LAY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 156,113 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 152,072 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 143,446 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 130,605 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear pad wear indicator wires broken

message on dash check brakes

Pass 13 Apr 2021 112,564 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear light cluster lens cracked

Fail 13 Apr 2021 112,562 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear light cluster lens cracked

Pass 27 Apr 2020 92,966 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from porus sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 65,108 miles

Offside Front worn on outer and inner shoulders

Fail 1 Apr 2019 65,108 miles

Offside Front worn on outer and inner shoulders

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

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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CA53 LAY is a 2016 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CA53 LAY, 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 CA53 LAY registered?

CA53 LAY is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 April 2016.

Is CA53 LAY safe to buy?

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