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BC16 FZJ

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

236,474 mi
Last recorded236,474 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC16 FZJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 236,474 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b))

drivers door check strap area damaged

play in diff

Fail 25 Jun 2026 236,472 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b))

drivers door check strap area damaged

play in diff

Pass 10 Jul 2025 216,529 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 216,527 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 196,929 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 196,927 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 176,593 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 176,592 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached link rod (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 153,652 miles

Nearside wing mirror has damage

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear brake pipe corroding

small chip in windscreen

Fail 25 Jul 2022 153,651 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar likely to fail insecure (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside wing mirror has damage

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear brake pipe corroding

small chip in windscreen

Pass 6 Jul 2021 128,357 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 103,172 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 79,731 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 79,632 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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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BC16 FZJ is a 2016 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BC16 FZJ, 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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BC16 FZJ is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 July 2016.

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