Ford Transit 460 Trend Econetictech (2016)
2016 Ford Transit 460 Trend Econetictech
CarHunch analysed 150 real MOT records for the 2016 Ford Transit 460 Trend Econetictech. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2016 Transit 460 is a serious reliability concern—only 18.3% pass first time against the UK average of 80%, and across 150 vehicles analysed, the pattern is unmistakable. The good news is that dangerous defects haven't surfaced (0%), but the fundamental issue is that most examples need repairs before they'll get through their MOT.
At 51,807 miles average, these vans are running relatively low mileage for their age, yet the failure rate remains stubbornly high, suggesting inherent weakness rather than hard use. With an average of 0.09 failures per vehicle and zero advisories recorded, the faults are binary—things either fail outright or they don't—so as a buyer, get a full pre-purchase inspection by a Transit-specialist mechanic, not just an MOT history check.
What to check before buying a 2016 Ford Transit 460 Trend Econetictech
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Ford Transit 460 Trend Econetictech vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2016 Ford Transit 460 Trend Econetictech vehicles fall between 24,488 and 67,406 miles.
2016 Ford Transit 460 Trend Econetictech — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 24 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.
MOT History Averages
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