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CJ56 HAL

2016 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,366 mi
Last recorded116,366 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ56 HAL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 116,366 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))

Fail 5 May 2026 116,366 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2025 107,288 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 107,288 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2024 97,965 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside headlight slightly loose

Fail 13 May 2024 97,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low prs (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside headlight slightly loose

Pass 12 May 2023 81,856 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 63,907 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 63,907 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working High level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2021 43,913 miles

adblu flashing as low

Fail 13 May 2021 43,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/45-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

adblu flashing as low

Pass 15 May 2020 22,698 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 22,698 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 21,188 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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CJ56 HAL is a 2016 Ford Transit in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CJ56 HAL, 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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CJ56 HAL is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 September 2016.

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