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EJ16 ZSY

2016 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,262 mi
Last recorded131,262 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 131,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust sensor (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 124,375 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 124,375 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 116,922 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 99,608 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 81,875 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 81,873 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2021 63,748 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2020 50,917 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2020 50,917 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 37,286 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 ZSY 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 ZSY, 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 ZSY registered?

EJ16 ZSY is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 June 2016.

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