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EF16 VZL

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

204,642 mi
Last recorded204,642 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 204,642 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 187,051 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Grease seepage from pinhole in boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip at lower edge of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 187,050 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Grease seepage from pinhole in boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip at lower edge of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 166,112 miles

Front wiper blades smearing

Pass 26 Apr 2023 142,370 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Apr 2022 119,021 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 93,893 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower arm bush cracking but no excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower arm bush cracking but no excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated signs of grease around c.v boot, no signs of split. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 79,007 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 61,688 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 VZL is a 2016 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VZL, 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 VZL registered?

EF16 VZL is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 June 2016.

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