2016 Ford Transit · 145,797 MOT tests
2016 Ford Transit reliability
2016 Ford Transits fail 28.3% of first MOT tests, 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 24 Transit years (145,797 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Transits: 36.7%)
- 28.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Transits: 36.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 13% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 87,216
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 145,797
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 22% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 7.5% of tests fail here (306% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 30% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Ford Transit
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics9.4%
- Brakes8.1%
- Body, chassis and structure7.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.7%
- Suspension5.2%
- Tyres4.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 5.41%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.85%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.54%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.5%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Stop lamp not working 1.82%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 1.71%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Common advisories
Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (13.7%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.32%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.09%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.62%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (8.92%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.96%)
Other years
Every Ford Transit year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Ford Transit reliable?
2016 Ford Transits fail 28.3% of first MOT tests, 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 24 Transit years (145,797 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Ford Transit MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (5.41% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (2.85% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.54% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Ford Transit have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Ford Transit shows 87,216 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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