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EF16 FOT

2016 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,705 mi
Last recorded106,705 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF16 FOT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 106,705 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 106,704 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 97,951 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 97,950 miles

Offside Front Outer 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))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 89,324 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 89,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2023 82,483 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 82,482 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2022 72,295 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 72,293 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2021 60,839 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 45,223 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2020 45,124 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 33,254 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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EF16 FOT is a 2016 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EF16 FOT, 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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EF16 FOT is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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