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CU16 DXJ

2016 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,265 mi
Last recorded158,265 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU16 DXJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 158,265 miles

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 158,265 miles

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 143,264 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 143,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 133,352 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 120,481 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 120,441 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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 Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 103,699 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 91,143 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 84,841 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 84,841 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 74,380 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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CU16 DXJ is a 2016 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CU16 DXJ, 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 CU16 DXJ registered?

CU16 DXJ is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 March 2016.

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