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EJ16 GZR

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,963 mi
Last recorded160,963 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ16 GZR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 160,963 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2026 160,959 miles

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp showing white light to the rear damaged lamp cluster (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety Hydraulic oil leak from tipper motor / reservoir (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering lock / switch defective

Pass 11 Jun 2025 146,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Significant oil leak from tipper motor / ram running down onto fuel tank

Fail 9 Jun 2025 146,905 miles

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear exhaust tail pipes missing (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Significant oil leak from tipper motor / ram running down onto fuel tank

Pass 3 Jun 2024 134,135 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2024 133,966 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 120,180 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 106,420 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 90,226 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 75,869 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 75,869 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 56,047 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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EJ16 GZR is a 2016 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EJ16 GZR, 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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EJ16 GZR is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 May 2016.

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