2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Ford Transit MOT pass rate and common faults

41,269 MOT tests in 2024. 68.2% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time68.2%
Failed or needed repairs31.8%
Typical mileage at test96,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 41,269 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt8.6%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.8%
    1,517 marked dangerous
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.7%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.2%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    996 marked dangerous
  7. Washers: not working1.6%
  8. Stop lamp: not working1.5%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics13.9%
  2. Brakes13.7%
  3. Body & chassis10.8%
  4. Suspension7.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.4%
  6. Tyres5.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.3%
  8. Steering1.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn19.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.1%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded13.9%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.6%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2016 Ford Transit?

In 2024, 68.2% of 2016 Ford Transit cars passed their MOT first time, across 41,269 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Ford Transit?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2016 Ford Transit reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).