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EK16 HWX

2016 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

161,413 mi
Last recorded161,413 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK16 HWX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 161,413 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 157,384 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 140,721 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 124,974 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 108,844 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 94,113 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 78,290 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 57,507 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Adv front brake discs worn..... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 57,507 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Adv front brake discs worn..... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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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EK16 HWX 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 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HWX, 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 HWX registered?

EK16 HWX is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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