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BD16 XHW

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,271 mi
Last recorded129,271 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 129,271 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 128,398 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 128,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2023 125,251 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 122,818 miles

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges and low on pressure

Rear brake discs are worn and lipped

Fail 22 Jul 2022 122,818 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges and low on pressure

Rear brake discs are worn and lipped

Pass 28 Jul 2021 120,548 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 113,650 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Spare wheel under vehicle carriage (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 78,376 miles

Offside Rear section of spring corroded by axle

Fail 26 Apr 2019 78,376 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear section of spring corroded by axle

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 XHW is a 2016 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XHW, 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 XHW registered?

BD16 XHW is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 April 2016.

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