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BAL 27X

2016 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

143,912 mi
Last recorded143,912 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAL 27X
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 20 Jan 2026 143,912 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 134,201 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 121,074 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 107,827 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 92,845 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 61,523 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 24,081 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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BAL 27X is a 2016 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BAL 27X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BAL 27X registered?

BAL 27X is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 July 2016.

Is BAL 27X safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAL 27X shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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