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EJ16 YSM

2016 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,168 mi
Last recorded168,168 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ16 YSM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 168,168 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 168,168 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 162,603 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2025 162,603 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 157,913 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2024 157,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2023 152,026 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 145,843 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 136,874 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 18 May 2020 112,742 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 112,742 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking Return pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 85,957 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 YSM is a 2016 Ford Transit in Blue 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 YSM, 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 YSM registered?

EJ16 YSM is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 May 2016.

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