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EF16 MGV

2016 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

153,062 mi
Last recorded153,062 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF16 MGV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 153,062 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 141,746 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED AND PEELING (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 130,238 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 130,229 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))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 119,008 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 106,341 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 95,144 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 71,793 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 MGV is a 2016 Ford Transit in Black 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 EF16 MGV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF16 MGV registered?

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

Is EF16 MGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF16 MGV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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