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CX16 YEL

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

158,935 mi
Last recorded158,935 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX16 YEL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 158,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 158,935 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 147,489 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 135,799 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front mirror cap missing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing curb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 135,799 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front mirror cap missing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing curb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 124,047 miles

Offside Inner cv boot clip allowing leak of grease

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 11,026 miles

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

coolant level is low

Pass 10 Mar 2020 94,984 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 76,847 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BRAKE DISCS ARE HEAVILY CORRODED ON INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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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CX16 YEL is a 2016 Ford Transit in White 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 CX16 YEL, 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 CX16 YEL registered?

CX16 YEL is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is CX16 YEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX16 YEL 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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