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BD16 YSW

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,631 mi
Last recorded91,631 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 91,631 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside, under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Front offside and nearside tyres starting to scrub around outer treads 215/65/16c

Lower gearbox mount deteriorating

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

Rear Upper offside and nearside leaf springs corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2025 91,631 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside, under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too high offside and nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Front offside and nearside tyres starting to scrub around outer treads 215/65/16c

Lower gearbox mount deteriorating

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

Rear Upper offside and nearside leaf springs corroded

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 84,939 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside, brake pads over half worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2024 84,939 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside, brake pads over half worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 79,235 miles

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 back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm & cracking on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 79,234 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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 back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm & cracking on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 71,565 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 71,562 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 63,929 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 56,219 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 42,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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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BD16 YSW is a 2016 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YSW, 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 YSW registered?

BD16 YSW is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 May 2016.

Is BD16 YSW safe to buy?

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