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DX16 JWU

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

172,412 mi
Last recorded172,412 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX16 JWU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 172,412 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Power steering pipe corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from front cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes covered in grease/dirt (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 169,133 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Rear lamp lens cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engines front cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 163,453 miles

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

Rear rear bump stops missing

Pass 1 Mar 2022 147,836 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded power steering pressure pipe corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front suspension arm rear bush seperating and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 9 Feb 2021 134,436 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 134,436 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/65x16C ... 115/113 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2020 86,705 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 66,859 miles

Damp at rear hub seals

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads(approx.2mm left) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

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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DX16 JWU is a 2016 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DX16 JWU, 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 DX16 JWU registered?

DX16 JWU is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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