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CU16 TCJ

2016 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,893 mi
Last recorded80,893 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 80,893 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2025 80,860 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 73,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 67,800 miles

Nearside Lower Non-obligatory mirror missing

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 67,799 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Lower Non-obligatory mirror missing

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 60,340 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 51,762 miles

front pads low

Pass 13 Oct 2020 41,283 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 28,464 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 TCJ is a 2016 Ford Transit in Grey 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 CU16 TCJ, 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 TCJ registered?

CU16 TCJ is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is CU16 TCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU16 TCJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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