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BD16 DBX

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,981 mi
Last recorded115,981 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD16 DBX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 115,981 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

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

Fail 27 Nov 2025 115,945 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 106,144 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 106,073 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 94,608 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 84,698 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 84,696 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 80,176 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 64,771 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Hub seal weeping

Nearside Side repeater damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Both rear bump stops worn

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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BD16 DBX 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 66.7%.

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 BD16 DBX, 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 BD16 DBX registered?

BD16 DBX is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 July 2016.

Is BD16 DBX safe to buy?

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