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EJ16 HBZ

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,050 mi
Last recorded142,050 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 142,050 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Plastic casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 123,277 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 106,715 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 106,715 miles

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

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 90,838 miles

Nearside Rear Indicator/reverse lens damaged but not adversely affecting light output

Offside Rear Marker light on tipper damaged but not adversely affecting light output

Fail 18 Oct 2022 90,838 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Indicator/reverse lens damaged but not adversely affecting light output

Offside Rear Marker light on tipper damaged but not adversely affecting light output

Pass 21 Oct 2021 81,547 miles

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose Lower side moulding (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Dropside body handle partially locked

Fail 19 Oct 2021 81,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose Lower side moulding (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Dropside body handle partially locked

Pass 28 Oct 2020 63,571 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 63,571 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 53,017 miles

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

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 HBZ is a 2016 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HBZ, 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 EJ16 HBZ registered?

EJ16 HBZ is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 May 2016.

Is EJ16 HBZ safe to buy?

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