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EJ16 HBF

2016 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,461 mi
Last recorded69,461 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ16 HBF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 69,461 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 57,660 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 57,660 miles

Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (9.1.2 (a))

Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (9.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 51,357 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 48,319 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 41,096 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on inner edge ()

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

Fail 16 May 2022 41,096 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on inner edge ()

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 33,913 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 29,895 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 22,032 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 14,383 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 6,892 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 HBF is a 2016 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EJ16 HBF, 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 EJ16 HBF registered?

EJ16 HBF is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 May 2016.

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