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EJ16 XGF

2016 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

284,367 mi
Last recorded284,367 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ16 XGF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 284,367 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 277,136 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 271,411 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 266,668 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Nov 2021 253,251 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump corroded / leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 253,251 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working lens and bulb missing - bulb holder corroded as well (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge in wall near bead (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump corroded / leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 204,484 miles

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged. all lights working correctly

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

engine sump pan corroded and porous.

Fail 17 Nov 2020 204,483 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged. all lights working correctly

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

engine sump pan corroded and porous.

Pass 18 May 2019 133,970 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 XGF is a 2016 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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