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A5 BFJ

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,507 mi
Last recorded85,507 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 BFJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 85,507 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Inner side wall not repairable ()

Fail 20 Aug 2025 85,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Inner side wall not repairable ()

Pass 20 Aug 2024 77,976 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 74,574 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 74,574 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 71,651 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 71,651 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 65,809 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 12 Aug 2020 56,499 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 51,743 miles

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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A5 BFJ 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 70%.

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 A5 BFJ, 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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What year was A5 BFJ registered?

A5 BFJ is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 July 2016.

Is A5 BFJ safe to buy?

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