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BA16 OPZ

2016 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,950 mi
Last recorded93,950 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA16 OPZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 93,950 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 90,204 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes at front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Spare tyre defective cord exposed

Pass 11 Jul 2024 82,710 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Spare tyre defective Worn to cord/ply

Fail 11 Jul 2024 82,710 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin Rear silencer missing (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Spare tyre defective Worn to cord/ply

Pass 17 Jul 2023 69,073 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 69,073 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 53,603 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 41,024 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 31,250 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 31,250 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 18,825 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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BA16 OPZ is a 2016 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BA16 OPZ, 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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BA16 OPZ is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 July 2016.

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