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CU16 EJA

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,637 mi
Last recorded70,637 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU16 EJA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 70,637 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lamp lens cracked, no sharp edges,

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyres across axle different load ratings but all within limits.

Fail 16 Mar 2026 70,637 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Sidelight lense damaged - not emitting white light

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S - Axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 70,571 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Sidelight lense damaged - not emitting white light

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S - Axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 65,675 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 65,665 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 Plate defaced - Default 0.7 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 62,712 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 62,663 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight seepage from fuel filler neck

Fail 19 Mar 2024 62,494 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour O/S & N/S (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour O/S & N/S (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 75R16 110/108 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight seepage from fuel filler neck

Pass 8 Mar 2023 57,936 miles

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 57,933 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid O/S & N/S (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 53,837 miles

Impact damage to centre fuel tank strap

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 53,837 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Showing white light (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Impact damage to centre fuel tank strap

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 47,027 miles

Offside Front Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 36,130 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 36,130 miles

Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 22,657 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 EJA is a 2016 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EJA, 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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CU16 EJA is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 March 2016.

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