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BF16 RCO

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

198,899 mi
Last recorded198,899 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 198,899 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2025 198,885 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 191,180 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel cap sealing devise slightly damaged

Offside Rear Marker light not working

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 190,886 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel cap sealing devise slightly damaged

Offside Rear Marker light not working

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 172,375 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2023 172,375 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 153,332 miles

Front ROAD WHEEL FIXINGS CONCEALED

Nearside NON OBLIGATORY WIDE ANGLE MIRROR MISSING

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

Nearside Rear ROAD WHEEL FIXINGS CONCEALED

Fail 16 Mar 2022 153,330 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury PANEL DAMAGED EXPOSING EDGES LIKELY TO CAUSE INJURY (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front ROAD WHEEL FIXINGS CONCEALED

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE OF TYRE IS DEVOID OF TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside NON OBLIGATORY WIDE ANGLE MIRROR MISSING

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

Nearside Rear ROAD WHEEL FIXINGS CONCEALED

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 132,789 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 115,583 miles

both o/s/r tyres on 3mm

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge and on 3mm

Fail 16 Mar 2020 115,575 miles

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

front brake pads 2mm

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge and on 3mm

o/s/r anti roll bar end link play

rear brake discs worn

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

both o/s/r tyres on 3mm

front brake discs well worn

Pass 3 May 2019 96,576 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 96,576 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Fuel tank slightly loose Strap (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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 RCO is a 2016 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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

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