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BF16 OPT

2016 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,396 mi
Last recorded67,396 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF16 OPT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 67,396 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 67,386 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator indicating on dash pad worn down (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated brake pad wear wires damaged (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2025 65,806 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 65,790 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 64,696 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 64,696 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 64,546 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 63,059 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 34,762 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 30,422 miles

Nearside repeater lens full of water

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 14,370 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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BF16 OPT is a 2016 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BF16 OPT, 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 OPT registered?

BF16 OPT is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is BF16 OPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF16 OPT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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