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BD65 SFX

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

215,807 mi
Last recorded215,807 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD65 SFX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 215,807 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2026 215,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s as chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 208,198 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sub frame (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 208,185 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sub frame (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2024 200,276 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2024 200,270 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 191,034 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 191,032 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 181,177 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 146,212 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 102,095 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel filler hose damp

Fail 14 Mar 2020 102,092 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel filler hose damp

Pass 18 Mar 2019 41,820 miles

spare wheel not fitted to carrier

Pass 29 Nov 2018 41,272 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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BD65 SFX 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 64.3%.

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 BD65 SFX, 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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BD65 SFX is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 January 2016.

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