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BF16 LXU

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,625 mi
Last recorded133,625 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF16 LXU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 133,625 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 133,522 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 130,066 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2024 130,066 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 124,485 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 107,779 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 107,779 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test dashcam ()

Pass 2 Mar 2021 56,622 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 50,562 miles

Offside middle side marker light inop

Fail 11 Feb 2020 50,562 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lens smashed and showing white light (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside middle side marker light inop

Pass 26 Feb 2019 44,108 miles

Rear 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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BF16 LXU 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 BF16 LXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF16 LXU registered?

BF16 LXU is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 March 2016.

Is BF16 LXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF16 LXU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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