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EF16 LFJ

2016 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

180,277 mi
Last recorded180,277 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 180,277 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 166,212 miles

front brake pipes rusty

oil leaks

slight weep n/s c/v boot

wishbone bushes worn

Pass 5 Oct 2023 149,508 miles

FRONT TYRES BALD ON INNER EDGES

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 7 Oct 2022 122,948 miles

Fuel around filter housing. Leaking?

Fail 7 Oct 2022 122,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel around filter housing. Leaking?

Pass 21 Sep 2021 84,852 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 52,589 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 52,589 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65r16 devoid of tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 26,916 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 26,916 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

spare tyre which is on off side front has a cut in side wall

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 LFJ is a 2016 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LFJ, 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 EF16 LFJ registered?

EF16 LFJ is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 June 2016.

Is EF16 LFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF16 LFJ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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