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AF16 DFJ

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,128 mi
Last recorded80,128 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 DFJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 80,128 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 59,649 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyre side wall scrubbed

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

no centre high level rear stop light

offside and nearside front inner wishbone bushes excessively split and arms about to be sat on subframe

vehicle body work dented all over

yellow tyre warning light on

Fail 1 Sep 2023 59,647 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyre side wall scrubbed

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

no centre high level rear stop light

offside and nearside front inner wishbone bushes excessively split and arms about to be sat on subframe

vehicle body work dented all over

yellow tyre warning light on

Pass 6 Jan 2022 49,779 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 49,779 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 49,778 miles

Nearside Front Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 41,827 miles

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

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

Nearside Front door damaged

Nearside sill damaged

Nearside wing loose

Offside Rear wing damaged

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

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 29 Dec 2020 41,827 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front door damaged

Nearside sill damaged

Nearside wing loose

Offside Rear wing damaged

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

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 13 May 2019 24,147 miles

Nearside Door mirror cover missing but not sharp

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Door ()

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

Rear Bumper protruding each side but not sharp

Fail 13 May 2019 24,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Door mirror cover missing but not sharp

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Door ()

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

Rear Bumper protruding each side but not sharp

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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AF16 DFJ is a 2016 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AF16 DFJ, 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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AF16 DFJ is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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