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BA16 XAW

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,175 mi
Last recorded139,175 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA16 XAW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 139,175 miles

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

rear axel/front sub frame corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2025 139,164 miles

surface corrossion on suspension components front

Pass 12 Feb 2024 138,233 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 129,581 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 129,581 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 120,812 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 109,816 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 75,436 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 75,436 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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 XAW is a 2016 Ford Transit in White 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 BA16 XAW, 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 BA16 XAW registered?

BA16 XAW is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 April 2016.

Is BA16 XAW safe to buy?

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