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XJ53 RAD

2016 Ford Transit Custom

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,308 mi
Last recorded105,308 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit Custom73,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJ53 RAD
MakeFord
ModelTransit Custom
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 105,308 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2025 99,127 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 99,081 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) steering rack bushes (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin AT LIMIT OF WEAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 93,954 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 88,007 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 85,413 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 71,674 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 71,388 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 75,185 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 46,526 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 64,997 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 58,637 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 58,531 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 50,286 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit Custom?

Based on 443,970 MOT tests across 79,473 vehicles.

81.9%
Pass Rate
10,634
Miles/Year
79,473
On UK Roads
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XJ53 RAD is a 2016 Ford Transit Custom in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2016 Ford Transit Custom models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 73,324 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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XJ53 RAD is a 2016 Ford Transit Custom, first registered on 19 December 2016.

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