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EF16 LGX

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,132 mi
Last recorded134,132 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF16 LGX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 134,132 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 118,784 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 102,350 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 86,160 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 86,160 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 70,558 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 Nov 2020 63,204 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective

Fail 18 Nov 2020 63,203 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 May 2019 44,353 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 44,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 LGX is a 2016 Ford Transit in White 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 LGX, 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 LGX registered?

EF16 LGX is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 May 2016.

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