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EK16 HWL

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,747 mi
Last recorded103,747 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK16 HWL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 103,747 miles

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

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2026 103,747 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 95,548 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 95,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 86,145 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 86,143 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 77,845 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower bumper slight insecure

Pass 15 Mar 2022 69,265 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Central Front Lower engine gearbox mounting bracket rubber worn

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 58,931 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective indicating brake wear low (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Upper brake light not working

Offside Front Lower Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear both rear tyres side walls scrubbed

Pass 25 Mar 2020 47,209 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 47,208 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 36,117 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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EK16 HWL is a 2016 Ford Transit in White 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 EK16 HWL, 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 EK16 HWL registered?

EK16 HWL is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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