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BF16 PXW

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

303,681 mi
Last recorded303,681 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 303,681 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))

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

Fail 7 May 2026 303,681 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended will not pull out (7.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2024 241,947 miles

exhaust clamp bolt broken

Pass 24 May 2023 194,202 miles

ref vt doc,rear axle been washed

Fail 12 May 2023 192,439 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively investigate (8.4.1 (a) (i))

antifreeze low,screen chipped,rear linkbar play,exhaust clamp bolt broken,brake discs poor-scored-pitting,front-rear tyres different size

suspension-leafspring-exhaust-running gear rusting

Pass 26 Apr 2022 139,870 miles

osr indicator colour fade,os reg light cover loose,osr inner tyre pressure low,brake discs poor-lipped-rusting,nsr outer tyre tread bulging,oil spill

Fail 21 Apr 2022 139,868 miles

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended rear row 1 of 16 (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tyre-wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

osr indicator colour fade,os reg light cover loose,osr inner tyre pressure low,brake discs poor-lipped-rusting,nsr outer tyre tread bulging,oil spill

Pass 12 Mar 2020 116,801 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides rear outers (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 90,094 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 60,814 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 29,066 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 PXW 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 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 PXW, 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 BF16 PXW registered?

BF16 PXW is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 March 2016.

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