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B9 APD

2016 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,765 mi
Last recorded129,765 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 APD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 129,765 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear high level stop lamp not working

Pass 7 Mar 2025 118,502 miles

Advise all brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 8 Mar 2024 112,548 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 112,545 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 110,955 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes all covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 110,941 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury N/S/F side repeater damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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 Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/S/F suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes all covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 93,400 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres worn slightly more so on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 57,314 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 43,162 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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B9 APD is a 2016 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B9 APD, 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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B9 APD is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 September 2016.

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