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CU16 SZP

2016 Ford Transit

Beige Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,514 mi
Last recorded149,514 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU16 SZP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 149,514 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 137,400 miles

Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 130,180 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing the screen in centre area (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower swivel boot leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 124,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 116,471 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 110,035 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 110,035 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 96,952 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 96,942 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 72,883 miles

Offside Rear Inner 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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CU16 SZP is a 2016 Ford Transit in Beige with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CU16 SZP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU16 SZP registered?

CU16 SZP is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 March 2016.

Is CU16 SZP safe to buy?

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