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EJ16 YSG

2016 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,312 mi
Last recorded93,312 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 93,312 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 89,971 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 89,877 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 81,538 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 81,538 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 77,226 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 78,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 65,569 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 59,443 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 54,627 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 54,627 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (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 YSG is a 2016 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YSG, 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 YSG registered?

EJ16 YSG is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 August 2016.

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